Hi I'm not sure if it's edible but I have my first fruit in 8 years. I will let you know when it ripens as to what it tastes like. I have prickly pears growing like weeds everywhere, when juiced fantastic with gin
We actually have two growing seasons here. Last week I planted some more potatoes, peas, beans and lettuce.
Last winter we never got any frost at all, so tomatoes that seeded themselves this time last year were ready for the first pickings on New Year's Eve and they are still producing now but are very straggly.
I originally planted as in England in nice rows or patches, but I soon learned to grow stuff as the locals do, which is on high (9inches) ridges and water very thoroughly once a week. Having two donkeys and more and more pigs I am not short of manure and mulch, so gradually the soil is improving and becoming more moisture retentive.
I have 104 olive trees and last produced 72 litres of superb oil, plus sold a load of olives direct to the mill.
I also grow carobs for animal feed and almonds, cherries, mandarins and avocados.
Hoping to grow some vines for grapes next year. Currently sourcing the best type for the soil conditions.
October is the carob harvesting time, back breaking work, but a couple of hours a day will get it done before the donkeys eat them all