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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Growing oranges in FL
« Last post by 1rainman on Today at 12:02:08 PM »
Quote from: Calusa on April 05, 2024, 12:14:49 AM
I keep my two small trees under nets with the bottom weighted down with bricks. It's now a year later and they are doing very well.
I'll soon be upgrading from 6' nets to 9' due to the recent flush of new growth. Once they fill those nets out in another year I plan on removing the nets altogether, as long as the brix is in the mid teens or higher. Still trying to figure out exactly how to arrange that.

If you use a rooted cutting it will seldom get taller than six feet. Ten tops depends on variety. Flying dragon root stock should be similar. You can keep the permanently under a net.
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Temperate Fruit Discussion / Re: Plum varieties for Zone 9?
« Last post by mcoambassador on Today at 11:56:22 AM »
Quote from: Galatians522 on May 23, 2022, 10:10:45 PM
Figured that I would be good to report back. The Guthrie plum I purchased from Mail Order Natives in October had a few blooms this year in a 3 gal pot. And we only got 75 hours of chill. Also, Flavorella plumcot bloomed heavily. I was shocked to see how little chill it needed.
@galatians522 How is your Flavorella doing these days? Has it fruited these past couple years since you posted about it? Do you find it is adequately pollinated by Scarlet Beauty, or by another tree on your property?

I'm considering giving my Scarlet Beauty a mate, and wonder if Flavorella is an option.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Does cacao grows good in Central FL?
« Last post by Jaboticaba45 on Today at 11:48:28 AM »
It may get a bit too cold for you. They do not like wind or dry conditions.
Also prolonged temps at 40-45f will make them drop the leaves.
If you are willing to protect in the winter, it should be doable!
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Mamey Sapote looking quite ill
« Last post by mcoambassador on Today at 11:32:02 AM »
Quote from: Tropicalgrower89 on Today at 11:25:03 AM
Quote from: mcoambassador on Today at 10:11:19 AM
Quote from: Tropicalgrower89 on Today at 09:40:43 AM
During this time of year they shed their old leaves and grow new ones. I wouldn’t worry about. Don’t under or over water it. Stick your finger in the soil to see if it is moist. I recommend adding some osmocote fertilizer if it hasn’t been recently transplanted.
That's a relief, @Tropicalgrower89! Based on your avatar I feel you might be a good resource here. :-) I am using Sunniland 6-6-6 for the fertilizer, with some lawn lime for calcium, and just hit it with a bit of chelated iron and epsom. Hopefully it perks up after this mini dormancy period.

And thank you @Galatians522 too. I'm sorry to hear about your mamey. Mine is at a similar stage as yours (6ft) but I'm hoping maybe since I'm one zone up from you this one might do okay. I seem to be in a warmer microclimate too here, between two neighbors' swimming pools and on a slight decline (so cold air rolls down from me).

Glad I can help. :-) Just use a good slow release fertilizer with minor elements. If you want to add calcium, sprinkle a little bit of gypsum (calcium sulfate) not lime since lime can make the soil too alkaline.
Thanks I appreciate that tip too.
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Cold Hardy Citrus / Re: Citrus Breeding
« Last post by bussone on Today at 11:28:29 AM »
Quote from: Lauta_hibrid on Today at 12:28:07 AM
Quote from: sheaper on April 09, 2024, 01:25:18 PM

Buddhas hand has no seeds though right? I wonder if thats just what you get when you try to cross BH with about anything?

just thinking out loud here

I only know of 2 buddha hand hybrids for ornamental use.  and they have no fingers.  Buddha's hand does not produce seeds just because it does not form the internal part of the fruit, neither pulp nor seeds, but it has excellent pollen and we will see in a few years what results from my crosses 💪.  There are images of Chinotto crosses and Buddha's hand and he did not give fingers, look it up on Google.

There do exist fingered citrons which have some pulp and perhaps seeds.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Mamey Sapote looking quite ill
« Last post by Tropicalgrower89 on Today at 11:25:03 AM »
Quote from: mcoambassador on Today at 10:11:19 AM
Quote from: Tropicalgrower89 on Today at 09:40:43 AM
During this time of year they shed their old leaves and grow new ones. I wouldn’t worry about. Don’t under or over water it. Stick your finger in the soil to see if it is moist. I recommend adding some osmocote fertilizer if it hasn’t been recently transplanted.
That's a relief, @Tropicalgrower89! Based on your avatar I feel you might be a good resource here. :-) I am using Sunniland 6-6-6 for the fertilizer, with some lawn lime for calcium, and just hit it with a bit of chelated iron and epsom. Hopefully it perks up after this mini dormancy period.

And thank you @Galatians522 too. I'm sorry to hear about your mamey. Mine is at a similar stage as yours (6ft) but I'm hoping maybe since I'm one zone up from you this one might do okay. I seem to be in a warmer microclimate too here, between two neighbors' swimming pools and on a slight decline (so cold air rolls down from me).

Glad I can help. :-) Just use a good slow release fertilizer with minor elements. If you want to add calcium, sprinkle a little bit of gypsum (calcium sulfate) not lime since lime can make the soil too alkaline.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Tropical Persimmon - new growth dying off
« Last post by puglvr1 on Today at 11:14:16 AM »

Might be wind damage?? I had a couple of leaves and small stem with new growths that looks similar to your picture. It has been very windy here and I noticed some of the leaves looks burnt.  I have plastic fencing on around my Fuyu because we have deer that likes eating the branches. My tree is quite young planted it only 2 years ago, doesn't look like I will have fruits this year  :(...but the tree seems healthy other than the few new growths that seem like were damaged by the strong winds.

Good luck with your tree!
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Loquat blues in So Cal. Tree not flowering or fruiting
« Last post by Bush2Beach on Today at 10:44:07 AM »
we just ate our first Loquats of the year, Yehuda. Looks to be a good year for all the tree's in full sun with good airflow.
Good set on Massida, Big White, Strawberry, Novak, Vista White , Bradenton.
But some other tree's that are shaded or more protected got blossom rot and did not set well.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / P. striatulum (Narrow leaf), P. sp (Micro leaf), P. guajava nana (Dwarf)
« Last post by Sir Graftalot on Today at 10:36:49 AM »
Anyone knows if these guava species are all the same? If they're different, how do they compare (tree and fruit wise)? Thanks.

Psidium striatulum (Narrow Leaf Guava)
https://www.raindanceseeds.com/plantsandseeds/psidium-striatulum-narrow-leaf-guava

Psidium sp (Micro Leaf Guava - aka Nano Leaf Guava)
https://www.raindanceseeds.com/plantsandseeds/micro-leaf-guava-psidium-sp

Psidium guajava nana (Dwarf Guava)
https://www.logees.com/dwarf-guava-psidium-guajava-nana.html
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Mamey Sapote looking quite ill
« Last post by mcoambassador on Today at 10:11:19 AM »
Quote from: Tropicalgrower89 on Today at 09:40:43 AM
During this time of year they shed their old leaves and grow new ones. I wouldn’t worry about. Don’t under or over water it. Stick your finger in the soil to see if it is moist. I recommend adding some osmocote fertilizer if it hasn’t been recently transplanted.
That's a relief, @Tropicalgrower89! Based on your avatar I feel you might be a good resource here. :-) I am using Sunniland 6-6-6 for the fertilizer, with some lawn lime for calcium, and just hit it with a bit of chelated iron and epsom. Hopefully it perks up after this mini dormancy period.

And thank you @Galatians522 too. I'm sorry to hear about your mamey. Mine is at a similar stage as yours (6ft) but I'm hoping maybe since I'm one zone up from you this one might do okay. I seem to be in a warmer microclimate too here, between two neighbors' swimming pools and on a slight decline (so cold air rolls down from me).
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