How to grow Midyim Berry in Australia
A hardy native shrub for full sun to part shade in well-drained soil, tolerant of coastal and sandy conditions. Water young plants to establish, then it handles dry spells well once settled.
At a glance
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Sun: Part shade
- Water: 4 litres a week, watered every 3 days
- Spacing: 100 cm
- Time to harvest: 365 days (about 1 year)
- Time to germinate: 30 days
- Soil pH: 4.5 to 6.5
- Frost tolerance: Half hardy
When to sow by region
| Region | When to sow | Regional note |
|---|---|---|
| South East Queensland | September to February | |
| Northern Rivers NSW | September to February | |
| Sydney & Coastal NSW | September to February | |
| Melbourne & Victoria | September to February | |
| Adelaide & SA | September and October | Plant Sep to Oct after frost in part shade. Needs steady summer water and mulch; a good pot plant. |
| Perth & WA | March to May, September and October | Plant in autumn with the first rains, or Sep to Oct, in part shade. Needs mulch and steady summer water on sand. |
| Tasmania | Not suited | Unsuitable. Subtropical native shrub killed by hard frost. |
| Canberra & ACT | Not suited | Not viable. Subtropical coastal native killed by hard frost. Try native raspberry instead. |
| North Queensland | May to September | Plant May to Sep in the dry and water it through to the rains. A subtropical coastal shrub, so give it free draining soil and some afternoon shade. |
| Darwin & Top End | May to September | Plant May to Sep in the dry and water it through to the rains. A subtropical coastal shrub, so give it free draining soil and some afternoon shade. |
Varieties
- Midyim Berry
Companion planting
Good companions
- Native plants
- Lemon myrtle
Harvest and storage
Harvest tip
Pick when the small berries turn white speckled with grey and taste sweet. Roll them off by hand, and harvest often as they ripen in flushes.
Storage
Fridge for 3 to 4 days. Freeze well for months.