Would like seeds, punnets, small pots. Anyone in Syd-Newcastle-'Gong- Bathurst areas I can come and collect for quantities of more than say, 20? Also advice on best time to plant tagasaste in the Sydney area. Will buy, as I dont have much to sell. But might have something to swap?
If you have no luck locally let me know Heuristics. My Taga's seed pods are maturing now and I'll post some your way if you like. Fran.
Deperately seeking tagasaste Franceyne – that would be very much appreciated. Thanks. I will take all that you can spare. Have decided to go “taga” mad on my property. I have a shortage of stuff I can mulch. I get plenty of used newspaper and cardboard, but nothing to “anchor” it down with. Tagas – from what I have read - just seem such a wonder versatile plant. let me know when we are ready to do "business". Thanks
You are welcome Heuristics, PM me your address and I'll post them off when they are ready and let you know they are on their way. Cheers, Fran.
Hi Franceyne any chance of a few for me too please I need to plant a wind/shade break around my garden area and my natives are too slow for this PM me and I can send you a reply paid envelope to assist. Pete
Hey there Pete, I have just picked the pods and there are plenty to share - please PM me your details. Cheers, Fran.
tagasaste Tag is great. quick, easy, stock fodder, bees love it, chickens will eat it. But. We are about to pull some up. We planted it for a hedge, to protect kitchen garden areas. Recent exploration revealed that it has extended its roots over four metres into the garden bed area. We think this is because it is on a sand over clay soil, and the roots have spread sideways, rather than down. If you see a tag dying, take it out immediately, and chop it up for firewood. If you leave it to dry out, it is just about impossible to cut up later - the dried wood is so fibrous it clogs the cutting blade..
More on tag If you have tag growing, you should check out under the tree for seeds that have sprouted. In sandy soil, you can transplant these easily, even up to about 1m high. Just grab them at ground level, and pull them out, and place onto wet hessian or similar. Most of these will have only one stalk. To encourage bushiness, and cover to ground level, cut about half of the growth off before you plant it. For our 1.5m hedge, we planted about 700mm apart. I have seen them grown as a fodder crop for free range chooks, planted about 1cm apart. Then they were either grazed down by the chooks, or kept low with a swing of the chainsaw or hedger.. Hope this helps.. Warwick
Desperately seeking taga Hey Franceyne, thanks for the tagasaste seeds. You're a champion. Very much appreciated. I am taking some hols in Feb/March and will be able to get them underway then. Will post pics when I have something to show! Thanks again, Warwick - any other tips on getting seedlings underway and planting tips. I have very thick clay soil. I was going to try them along an embankment? I have lots of places to try them out, actually. I have the tagasaste text, but any other tips are appreciated. Franceyne - any tips? what worked best for you?
Glad to see your seeds arrived Heuristics. I have some planted in very heavy compacted soil and others along rip lines. Those in the heavy compacted soils are surviving, those in the rips are flourishing. They are pretty hardy, my best tree (the one which supplied most of the seed) is in heavy clay. I look forward to seeing the photos.
tagasaste seeds I live in an area of WA where tagasaste trees are proficient and free for all, I harvested hundreds of trees this season as the trees are great fodder for livestock, they dont need much to satify the hunger pngs when rain is poor and grass is nil, they grow in almost any soil and will tolerate salt soils also, there is both clay and sand soils around the south coast and great southern of WA and they just keep keeping on. I have some seeds if they are needed by anyone.
Make sure you scarify the seed FIRST !! Save a season of waiting for the seed to germinate by:a file, sharp knife or similar YOU HAVE TO GET THROUGH the super hard, shiny-husk as to allow water/moisture into seed immediately. Then.... soak in water or (weak tea mixture) :wink: for 48hrs then plant otherwise, it will probally take up to 7mths for germination. P.s >> This year we've had 90% success with this method.
Thanks Tom, I'm told tagasaste grows pretty quick, but hadn't realised it might take so long to get it going. I'll be taking your advice on that, for sure. Have you got some seed to spare, as well? If so, send a little my way, eh?
