Quandong Australian Native Peach Santalum acuminatum | X 5 Seeds
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Common Name: Quandong Native Peach
Scientific Name: Santalum acuminatum
Remarks: A unique Australian native fruit, very tart in flavour and high in vitamin C. Quandong is a hemiparasitic that needs a host plant to grow and thrive. It attaches its roots to the host plant to gain nutrients and water. Native grasses, shrubs or legumes act well as hosts.
Plant Height: 2-3 meters
Season: Spring + Autumn is best, but can be sown all year round.
Sowing Depth + Method: Soak seeds for 24 hours, or crack hard outer casing open.
Soil Temperature for Germination: 20 - 24 degrees
Spacing: 5+ meters.
Position: Full Sun
Days until Germination: 28 - 90 days.
Approx. Number of Seeds: 5 Stones
View our Growing Australian Native From Seed blog here.
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