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Citrus => Citrus General Discussion => Topic started by: Homeby5 on September 02, 2020, 09:40:57 AM
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I went out fishing today with a guy who told me that Citrus has been decimated in Florida and that's why I haven't had luck growing them. He also said that UF just introduced a Citrus plant that is disease resistant and should grow fine here. I don't remember the name but he said it was a type of Mandarin orange. Any ideas?
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I don’t know if it’s what you’re friend was referring to but others more knowledgeable than me have said that the Sugar Belle variety is HLB resistant. FWIW, I have had good luck growing some potted plants under a protective screen after losing my first 7 plants to HLB when I got into this years ago.
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FruitGrower is certainly correct. Sugar Bell has shown a higher level of resistance to HLB.
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Ponderosa lemon has done okay for me here in SoFl. Minimal care, in a pot, no treatment with pesticides. Was previously treated w/ systemics before purchase, about 3+ years ago. No signs of pests, just stunted from early fruiting. Nearby Satsuma was pulverized by pests.