Finger Limes in the News 10-Nov-2009

Unusual fruit: just because you haven’t heard of it doesn’t mean it isn’t out there
“Definitely on the more-unusual-than-the-feijoa list, finger limes are considered gourmet bush fruit out of Australia. Although new to us, Aborigines have consumed these limes for almost as long as there have been Aborigines. Unlike our own limes, they are long and narrow, rather than round. Although the taste is similar to regular limes, the amazing caviar-like insides colored in pink or green make for a refreshing and gorgeous food garnish. The same Israeli friend has planted two finger lime trees on his property. A landscape arcitect, he knows that California’s climate is supportive of its growth.”

What’s a boring wine list?
“Part of the fun of eating out is not only being seduced by familiar flavors, but finding something that feels new; that wisp of peppercorn flower strewn over venison, or the finger lime squirted on yellowtail crudo.”

Finger Limes in the News 12-Oct-2009

Finger Lime Gold Coast Food Bank
The native Aboriginal people of this country came to understand and benefit from the finger lime many thousands of years ago. The European settlers have been blamed for clearing much of the land this fruit was endemic to …

eco blog accidental greenie ~ eco friendly journey: Native lemon
Lemon Myrtle baked Cheesecake drizzled with Finger Lime Marmalade. Did it do the job you ask? Oh yes… Oz Tukka Lemon Myrtle Spice and Kurrajong Finger Lime Marmalade Briony Lemon Myrtle baked Cheesecake drizzled with Finger Lime …

Organic Certification – In Conversion

The Annual inspection was conducted on Monday afternoon, as usual it was a very thorough examination on Organic principles, paperwork, accountability and visual inspection of farming practices and farming principles. The inspector was very happy with the methodologies that are employed in our production cycle. I had no “non-compliance” at all. Hopefully in the next few weeks, we will be “In-Conversion” certified.

Finger Limes in the News 29-Sep-2009

Farm Nonsense : White Dove Passion Fruit Farm
… didn’t get the sailboat I wanted due to the economy, grandchild is doing fine (new one), pineapple guava came in very light almost nil this year, forgot to water the Australian finger lime that just came to me …
White Dove Passion Fruit Farm

The Tower of Babel Exotic Fruits
The Australian Finger lime is found growing in the subtropical rainforests … The finger lime has been recently popularised as a gourmet bushfood …

Spring Burst

Spring came a little early to the Hunter this year, with warmer than normal temps in late August, and plenty of sunshine hours in early September, we have plenty of new growth and many flowers. I timed the application of Terra Firma correct this year and this has helped with the good growth patterns. Most plants have masses of new growth.

The clover had grown very healthy this winter, with some heaths being over 40cm tall, this attracted many, many bees, both native (pic attached) and European. When the plants where in full flower, i slashed the clover and most of the bees moved up to the flowers on the plants, perfect timing for a successful mass pollination. I know what i will do next year!

There was also quite a few frogs around helping keep control of the ants and pests, without the need for any chemicals.

Finger Limes in the News 8-Sep-2009

My Obsession with Good Food: Australian Bush Tucker
By Jennifer Schellington
“Finger Lime has a zesty fragrance so these days you will find it in expensive Australian marmalades.”

Soil Test Results 2009-August-12

The following table presents results of recent soil testing:

Paddock #01

Soil Measures
#	Measure	Unit	2009-August-12	2007-July-12	2006-June-29
1	EC	Ds/m	0.13	0.19	0.10
2	pH (CaCl2)	pH	6.3	6.0	4.6
3	Bray Phosphorus	mg/kg	43.0	8.4	1.6
4	Total Organic Carbon	%	2.8	1.7	1.5
5	KCI extractable nitrate	mg/kg	-	-	12
6	KCI extractable ammonium	mg/kg	-	-	12
Exchangeable Cations
#	Measure	Unit	2009-August-12	2007-July-12	2006-June-29
7	Aluminium	cmol(+)/kg	0.03	0.07	0.63
8	Calcium	cmol(+)/kg	11.0	7.4	2.2
9	Potassium	cmol(+)/kg	1.00	0.54	0.56
10	Magensium	cmol(+)/kg	6.2	8.2	8.4
11	Sodium	cmol(+)/kg	0.38	0.62	0.87
12	CEC	cmol(+)/kg	19	17	12

Paddock #02

Soil Measures
#	Measure	Unit	2009-August-12
1	EC	Ds/m	0.48
2	pH (CaCl2)	pH	6.2
3	Bray Phosphorus	mg/kg	8.8
4	Total Organic Carbon	%	1.7
5	KCI extractable nitrate	mg/kg	-
6	KCI extractable ammonium	mg/kg	-
Exchangeable Cations
#	Measure	Unit	2009-August-12
7	Aluminium	cmol(+)/kg	0.03
8	Calcium	cmol(+)/kg	9.0
9	Potassium	cmol(+)/kg	0.62
10	Magensium	cmol(+)/kg	5.0
11	Sodium	cmol(+)/kg	0.35
12	CEC	cmol(+)/kg	15

For info on what all of the acronyms and units mean, check out this post from last year.

Soil Results – Preview

The soil results came through last night from the DPI, on first inspection the results are very good. I will have the results up in the next few days.

It looks like all of the hard work, cover cropping and re-minerisation has paid off. Lets hope that the trees will respond with productive yields.

Eleven Restaurant in Sydney serving Finger Limes

The Sydney Morning Herald is today reporting that Eleven Restaurant and Cellar in Lime Street, Sydney is serving Australian Finger Limes.

From the article:

… The first half of the menu focuses on seafood, beginning with an elegant hiramasa kingfish carpaccio. The long slivers of raw fish dressed with Tuscan extra virgin olive oil are decorated with toasted nori salt, coriander and baby red garnet leaves, plus pearls of finger lime that pop in the mouth, releasing an acidic bite…

Sounds great!

Finger Limes in the News 21-July-2009

From: fruitandnuttrees.com:

Finger Lime microcitrus australasica | fruit and nut bearing trees …
Fruit and Nut Trees – Informative guide with a large list of Fruit and Nut Bearing Trees, Fruit Producing Plants, Fruit Trees, Nut Trees, Bushes, …