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Citrus General Discussion / Re: None too excited
« on: June 28, 2019, 02:06:19 PM »
I got budwood from ucr.....no problem.

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Here we go.
Http//: www.urbantreefarm.com  on perusing it appears that they do not ship out of state
 Sorry.

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Whip graft.
« on: June 23, 2019, 05:33:19 PM »
In all grafting, especially citrus, timing is everything. You can usually have 100% takes if you have a little skills and the timing is right.

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If they have acp they will probably destroy the plants. A good thing for citrus. I know its a loss for you but the plants can be replaced. When and if you do there are plants certified hlb free. Keep your new plants sprayed. Use Spinosid and Malithion
 They will kill acp and other pest
You can use neem oil but not in hot weather. Temp has to be under 80 degrees or Neem will kill citrus. Understand that Florida has a terrible greening problem and you will have to deal with it. If you are a novice citrus person there are hundreds of pages to read about it. This forum has a multitude of people full of good information
 Start with clean plants, keep them healthy, well nourished and free of pest. Use certified Budwood from ccpp and hope the cure/help for greening happens sooner rather than later. Help/cure is coming....I cant say when.

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Yes

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I see that you are in Florida.....you need to let the right people check out your citrus
 Depends on where in Florida you got them as to next move

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Your pic is not clear enough for me to positivly identify this. Can you post a clearer close up?

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What other bushes did you find them on? If you think this is acp, call your county agent. I am sure he will be interested and determine what you have.

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Looks too big. The acp is very tiny. Look the size of an ant or smaller. To keep pesr off your citrus chronically use Spinosid. Or hand pick them off. You can use Bayer systenic drench too.

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Root hormone
« on: June 19, 2019, 10:21:42 AM »
I like this study. Conclusion is much like grFting....timing is everything.

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I do not disagree with his conclusion. I have rooted cuttings from PT from different age stock with success. I have not collected any data as he did. If his study is to be taken as gospel and applied as a steadfast fact I have a problem with it. I have topworked older PT, rooted the tops that I cut off with success. Use rooting hormone in a propagation box. I learned from doing this that the older PT gets the longer it takes to get a viable root system on a cutting. In his study I would like to know his time table

 

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: "Perfect" citrus fertilizer.
« on: June 18, 2019, 04:25:49 PM »
I do not know the reference for the ratios you quote. I am sure there has been some research and those rates were decided upon. I do not use that ratio
 I follow the LSU Louisiana citrus recommendations which is 8-8-8. It works fine for me. Most of my citrus is in the ground. I have a couple of limes in container and I use only fish emulsion and a little epsom salt drench from time to time.....works for me.

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Root hormone
« on: June 18, 2019, 01:14:16 PM »
I use it. It appears to work for me. I have started cuttings without it. Just cut an angle on the end. Stick them down and keep them in the shade and keep them wet. I used to start a ton of them without it and get a small percentage of success. Now I get a huge improvement on the success rate
 I am going to say its the hormone. I love to graft too but cuttings are a way to get identical clones of the parent tree and you can get some good, cheap rootstock with cuttings.

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Citrus General Discussion / Root hormone
« on: June 18, 2019, 12:28:57 PM »
I use Clonex. Is there something better? Is there a rooting hormone just for citrus. Many years ago when I could not afford to buy rooting hormone I made my own by boiling willow bark and limbs. Worked I guess. I started lots of cuttings with it. As long as you have the right acid l guess it matters not.

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Budwood overage
« on: June 17, 2019, 08:33:51 PM »
That is the reason I took this budwood. The fruit is great, tree is cold hardy in Hattiesburg Mississippi and is 15 years old. In my opinion a very desirable tree. I dont blame you for wanting budwood.

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Budwood overage
« on: June 17, 2019, 07:40:33 PM »
Cool. I am gonna plant some of these. I do not have but a few container citrus...mostly limes. Everything else is in the ground. Our winters are mild for the most part but we get a cold one occasionally. If gfruit does ok in SC it can do so here. I think I read about you two peeping over the fence in Modern Peeper Magazine.😎

 

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Budwood overage
« on: June 17, 2019, 05:57:59 PM »
Well perhaps I shall keep several of these budsticks and plant them. Worth giving a shot. Thanks for the pics. They look good.
 

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Budwood overage
« on: June 17, 2019, 05:33:12 PM »
I see what you mean. I have tried to raise ruby red on its own roots several times and the slight cold that we get killed them. Truth be told. I gave no cold protection until they were estabilished....perhaps I should have.

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Citrus General Discussion / Budwood overage
« on: June 17, 2019, 04:42:04 PM »
Early Feb. This year I had the opportunity to cut budwood from a 15 year old white grapefruit. It bears tons of fruit each year with no cold protection besides being on the South side of the house. I cut 12 good budsticks from it and refrigerated them. Alas when April rolled around I was out of rootstock. So I got out the hormone, cut and install them in rooting tub. They all took off and are growing well. Since grapefruit does not do well on its own roots I have decided to use the cuttings for buds and chip grafting this fall. Since they came from the top of a good bearing tree I see no drawbacks (bearing timewise) or other drawbacks for doing this. I have done it with satsumas and poncirus with success. Any opionions? Share your thoughts.

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Marsh Grapefruit
« on: June 16, 2019, 09:52:44 PM »
Marsh is a very good grapfruit. I raise marsh and have no gripe about it
 We get a lot of Ruby here as it is everywhere in Texas.....but give me Marsh.

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Mango dwarfing to citrus
« on: June 16, 2019, 03:58:07 PM »
Another "bonsai" maneuver as I perceive it. Labor intensive and time consuming. Not space saving by any means. Mangos are inexpensive and I do not see this route as monetarily. Might work for citrus. You gotta love it to do it. Might try it just for fun

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Help with Citrus Leaves
« on: June 16, 2019, 03:00:54 PM »
Walker, Louisiana....good control with Spinosid....I do not see LM on first flush.....

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Help - Orange Tree
« on: June 16, 2019, 02:58:54 PM »
I am also for Washington Naval
 Just a good orange regardless if you squeeze or wheeze. The Moro is vety good too and makes a great addition to food....salad........yes

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Rooting Cuttings Without Leaves?
« on: June 16, 2019, 01:56:17 PM »
Sometimes lime take a while to root. I have some that have been in the medium a year...no roots...no leaves...but not dead....not taking up valuable space so I am nust going to let them sit till something happens....

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Butterflies...
« on: June 16, 2019, 01:52:28 PM »
It is good that he does not eat citrus....If he wants to pupate that would be OK....but do not eat my hard work.

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