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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Gold Nugget trees training in Spain
« on: February 27, 2017, 06:42:23 AM »
I think that they just bend the branches, at the limit, but not cracking.
They only mention "bending".
When sap is flowing actively, branches are a bit mouldable.
They only mention "bending".
When sap is flowing actively, branches are a bit mouldable.
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Citrus General Discussion / Gold Nugget trees training in Spain
« on: February 25, 2017, 06:40:29 AM »
In the link below you can see how are trained Gold Nugget trees in Spain.
Although this technique is useful for any vigorous citrus variety.
It is based on inducing fruit through bending vigorous branches. It is called "palm tree training".
The video is not in English but is self explanatory. It shows how are trained through first, second and third year.
https://youtu.be/EMsWXLPK79c
Although this technique is useful for any vigorous citrus variety.
It is based on inducing fruit through bending vigorous branches. It is called "palm tree training".
The video is not in English but is self explanatory. It shows how are trained through first, second and third year.
https://youtu.be/EMsWXLPK79c
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: This place is dead...
« on: December 22, 2016, 02:47:30 PM »
Millet, I agree with you and Laaz. Meyer lemon tastes horrible for me, it has a touch of artificial taste. I don't like it.
I have one in ground Meyer tree but I will re-graft it with other lemon variety, 8A or Genoa.
In any case, Meyer is a very productive and nice tree.
I have one in ground Meyer tree but I will re-graft it with other lemon variety, 8A or Genoa.
In any case, Meyer is a very productive and nice tree.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: It's Dekopon??? Help please!
« on: July 27, 2016, 04:41:09 AM »
In my opinion it could be a Minneola Tangelo
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: what serves as rootstock for meyer lemon?
« on: July 21, 2016, 10:42:29 AM »
According to this more recent Australian document:
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/137713/5a-lemon-rootstocks.pdf
Poncirus trifoliata is compatible with many lemon varieties
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/137713/5a-lemon-rootstocks.pdf
Poncirus trifoliata is compatible with many lemon varieties
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: what serves as rootstock for meyer lemon?
« on: July 21, 2016, 04:24:08 AM »I have heard that lemon on poncirus/poncirus hybrid can give compatibility issues starting from the 2nd year after the graft.
I think that one poncirus rootstock avoiding this is the benton citrange.
Since your location however, i think that maybe you are not going to want pure poncirus roostockt?
I have a Meyer lemon grafted on inground Poncirus trifoliata and, for the time being, it grows and fruits like weed.
This is the third year of the graft (grafted by me).
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Woodchip Mulch around Citrus??
« on: July 06, 2016, 06:43:29 AM »
Regarding wood mulch, look at:
https://puyallup.wsu.edu/lcs/
and then:
Mulches: "Myths, Miracles or Marketing? Wood Chip Mulch (References)"
https://puyallup.wsu.edu/lcs/
and then:
Mulches: "Myths, Miracles or Marketing? Wood Chip Mulch (References)"
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: USDA Releases New Anti HLB Citrus Rootstock
« on: December 04, 2015, 04:06:56 AM »
These trials take time, but I'm sure that soon we will see more and better rootstocks against HLB.
As in previous devastating pests, a good resistant rootstock could be the solution, I cross my fingers!
As in previous devastating pests, a good resistant rootstock could be the solution, I cross my fingers!
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Citrus Psylids Continue Their March Throughout California
« on: November 02, 2015, 02:58:11 PM »Freezes kill the psylids
Unfortunately, it doesn't seem so easy to kill citrus psillyds with freezes...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3281434/pdf/031.011.8301.pdf
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Opinion wanted about a fertilizer I just bought...
« on: August 11, 2015, 04:59:09 AM »
Interesting! Thanks!
I am agree with you, of course, foliar fertilization can not replace root fertilization, I do it as an aid to it, but, as mentioned in the excellent document you linked in other post (thanks again): "Foliar application of chelated fertilizers is often more effective than soil application"
I have to confess that, at first, I was a little skeptical with foliar fertilization, but I had to pay to results.
I never got a so perfect green leaves with my citrus before, and in few time.
Worth a try!
I am agree with you, of course, foliar fertilization can not replace root fertilization, I do it as an aid to it, but, as mentioned in the excellent document you linked in other post (thanks again): "Foliar application of chelated fertilizers is often more effective than soil application"
I have to confess that, at first, I was a little skeptical with foliar fertilization, but I had to pay to results.
I never got a so perfect green leaves with my citrus before, and in few time.
Worth a try!
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Opinion wanted about a fertilizer I just bought...
« on: August 09, 2015, 06:58:01 PM »
Many foliar fertilizers have sufartanct included in the solution, read the label before.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Opinion wanted about a fertilizer I just bought...
« on: August 09, 2015, 10:19:36 AM »
Surely it is as good as Bayfolan, it will help your plants, no doubt.
I recommend you foliar applications, you will be happy with the results.
An important thing, apply it with high humidity, without cold and nor wind.
A quiet afternoon after a sunny day or a cloudy day with no rain and good temps are good moments.
Apply the fertilizer mostly over the underside of the leaves, where mainly the leaf stomata are.
I recommend you foliar applications, you will be happy with the results.
An important thing, apply it with high humidity, without cold and nor wind.
A quiet afternoon after a sunny day or a cloudy day with no rain and good temps are good moments.
Apply the fertilizer mostly over the underside of the leaves, where mainly the leaf stomata are.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Opinion wanted about a fertilizer I just bought...
« on: August 09, 2015, 06:15:27 AM »
Marc, don't get crazy with N-P-K ratio, your fertilizer is good enough for citrus. Osmocote works very well in containers.
If you see any micro deficiency, you can correct it with a foliar application.
I do it and you will surprise how effective and fast it is.
I use Bayfolan-S for foliar feeding and I am very happy with it, it is a very good foliar fertilizer. It has macro nutrients too, is a complete fertilizer.
For plants wich I want a fast and optimal growing, I use a continuous feeding of 200 ppm N of Foliage Pro, but it is a bit expensive for a massive feeding.
If you see any micro deficiency, you can correct it with a foliar application.
I do it and you will surprise how effective and fast it is.
I use Bayfolan-S for foliar feeding and I am very happy with it, it is a very good foliar fertilizer. It has macro nutrients too, is a complete fertilizer.
For plants wich I want a fast and optimal growing, I use a continuous feeding of 200 ppm N of Foliage Pro, but it is a bit expensive for a massive feeding.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Ants nest in citrus plant container
« on: August 04, 2015, 02:55:21 PM »
Thanks Marc, I know that product.
Probably we have the same strain of ants, so it will works with my ants.
Probably we have the same strain of ants, so it will works with my ants.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Problem with my lanes late orange
« on: August 04, 2015, 05:16:07 AM »
Sometimes, cold winds produce a similar damage.
You are in winter...
You are in winter...
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Ants nest in citrus plant container
« on: August 04, 2015, 05:08:26 AM »
Marc, what kind of ant trap?
I am also interested, thanks.
I am also interested, thanks.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: please help id mandarin variety
« on: June 25, 2015, 04:05:53 AM »
Volkameriana -6º C (21-F)
Manadarins -6º to -8º C (it depends on variety) (21 to 18-F)
Satsumas -10º C (14-F)
Lemons -4º C (it depends on variety) (25-F)
Manadarins -6º to -8º C (it depends on variety) (21 to 18-F)
Satsumas -10º C (14-F)
Lemons -4º C (it depends on variety) (25-F)
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: please help id mandarin variety
« on: June 24, 2015, 07:45:13 AM »
There is a lot of information out there regarding citrus rootstocks.
Usually, volkameriana is used for lemons, mainly Eureka, because citranges, trifoliates and macrophylla are incompatible with it.
It is said that volkameriana produces fruits with less soluble solids than trifoliates, this is not a problem with lemons, but it is when it comes to mandarins and oranges.
In any case, the differences are not astronomic, you also can crop decent fruits with volkameriana.
Usually, volkameriana is used for lemons, mainly Eureka, because citranges, trifoliates and macrophylla are incompatible with it.
It is said that volkameriana produces fruits with less soluble solids than trifoliates, this is not a problem with lemons, but it is when it comes to mandarins and oranges.
In any case, the differences are not astronomic, you also can crop decent fruits with volkameriana.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: please help id mandarin variety
« on: June 23, 2015, 04:01:45 AM »
Ok Daniel, according to colors, you have an Ortanique mandarin (tangor) grafted on Volkameriana.
Don't surprise for the rootstock, I know that nursery, in fact I have several orange plants from them. They frequently use Volkameriana and macrophylla when sell for retail nurseries, they consider those citrus like ornamental plants, and volkameriana produces green and vigorous plants, but not the best fruits.
The color codes for citrus is a governmental rule and it is mandatory in Spain, so all nurseries use the same codes. The identification is 100 % sure.
By the way, it is an excellent juice mandarin, you can fill a glass with just two mandarins and the juice is delicious.
Spanish Ortaniques are now in grocery stores and they are incredibly sweet.
It is a late mandarin, it needs a long season for ripening.
If you want to get the sweetest Ortaniques, I would graft on a better rootstock: Carrizo, C35, Poncirus Trifoliata, Flying Dragon.
Don't surprise for the rootstock, I know that nursery, in fact I have several orange plants from them. They frequently use Volkameriana and macrophylla when sell for retail nurseries, they consider those citrus like ornamental plants, and volkameriana produces green and vigorous plants, but not the best fruits.
The color codes for citrus is a governmental rule and it is mandatory in Spain, so all nurseries use the same codes. The identification is 100 % sure.
By the way, it is an excellent juice mandarin, you can fill a glass with just two mandarins and the juice is delicious.
Spanish Ortaniques are now in grocery stores and they are incredibly sweet.
It is a late mandarin, it needs a long season for ripening.
If you want to get the sweetest Ortaniques, I would graft on a better rootstock: Carrizo, C35, Poncirus Trifoliata, Flying Dragon.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: please help id mandarin variety
« on: June 22, 2015, 01:52:48 AM »
Can you see any colors on trunk and rootstock?
In Spain is very usual to paint citrus plants for identification, all nurseries use the same color codes.
If you tell me what colors have it, maybe I can tell you what variety it is.
In Spain is very usual to paint citrus plants for identification, all nurseries use the same color codes.
If you tell me what colors have it, maybe I can tell you what variety it is.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Looks Like The "New" Mandarin Tango Not A New Variety After All
« on: May 22, 2015, 03:55:26 AM »
"Murcott" is different variety from "w. Murcott Afourer".
"W. Murcott Afourer" is considered by many a better variety.
"W. Murcott Afourer" is considered by many a better variety.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Looks Like The "New" Mandarin Tango Not A New Variety After All
« on: May 21, 2015, 07:46:21 AM »
By the way, did you know that the similarity between the human genome and the chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) is 98.77%?
According to several genetic experts, polled by Eurosemillas, university professors some of them, "just as anyone would ever draw conclusions about the similarities between man and chimpanzee or between man and pig, or the laboratory mouse, with varieties vegetables can not be applied the criterion of genetic distance."...
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Source: Eurosemillas ("Tango" rights owner in Spain)
Entire article in spanish: infojardin.com
According to several genetic experts, polled by Eurosemillas, university professors some of them, "just as anyone would ever draw conclusions about the similarities between man and chimpanzee or between man and pig, or the laboratory mouse, with varieties vegetables can not be applied the criterion of genetic distance."...
...
Source: Eurosemillas ("Tango" rights owner in Spain)
Entire article in spanish: infojardin.com
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Peters fertilizer?
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:04:43 AM »Do you think Peters 5-1-3 would be equally beneficial to mangoes/avocados? Ive been feeding them Sunniland 6-4-6 up to this point (1yr).
"... most, if not all species of plants grow best with the same levels and proportions of essential nutrients. How can I make this statement? Based on 40 years of study and research this conclusion is firmly supported. Here are but a few of the studies and experiences that support my conclusion." Dr. Carl Whitcomb Ph.D ~ Plant Production in Containers II
According to this, if Peters fertilizer is good for citrus, it will be good for mangoes and avocados.
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