Freds P.I gardening thread

[fred]

Calamansi tree is about 4 years old and 15ft high (from seed).. It started producing last year.
These picture`s dont do it justice as the tree is packed with them..
I have a couple of grafted bushes but these dont seem to produce very well..




Pappaya.
The trees did well the last few years and I had enough of them over to make 10 gallons of wine.
The Pappaya and Bananna vino came out spectacular after about 3 rackings over 6 a months period. the clarity and taste was stunning ..The Alcohol content above 15%..
This year they dont want to grow for some reason.. I miss the old ones..They produced for 3 straight years and then died.. Pretty sure that is the life cycle.

Pics below are of first test batch.. Second batch made in 2 X 5 gallon drinking water containers.

[Terpe]

Calamansi tree is about 4 years old and 15ft high (from seed).. It started producing last year.
These picture`s dont do it justice as the tree is packed with them..
I have a couple of grafted bushes but these dont seem to produce very well..




Pappaya.
The trees did well the last few years and I had enough of them over to make 10 gallons of wine.
The Pappaya and Bananna vino came out spectacular after about 3 rackings over 6 a months period. the clarity and taste was stunning ..The Alcohol content above 15%..
This year they dont want to grow for some reason.. I miss the old ones..They produced for 3 straight years and then died.. Pretty sure that is the life cycle.

Pics below are of first test batch.. Second batch made in 2 X 5 gallon drinking water containers.

Now that got my attention

I used to do wine making in quite a big way. Really interesting hobby.

Tried doing beer and lager a few times but never totally happy with the results. Just about acceptable for personal consumption but that's it.