The Tropical Fruit Forum

Thanks, this is helpful. I have such limited space and want to pick the most interesting varieties for the few I can put inground.

I'm interested in trying Oroblanco fruit if anyone can send me one or two. I'll pay you for the postage. Or if you are growing this variety, when does the fruit ripen in your area and what do you think of its flavor and how well does it hold on the tree? All opinions welcome!

    If you grow citrus or want to learn how, Savannah, GA is the place to be on November 17 and 18, 2017.

You have less than two weeks to make your hotel reservations!
Quality Inn Midtown Savannah 7100 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31406
https://www.choicehotels.com/georgia/savannah/quality-inn-hotels/ga809

The group rate is $85 plus tax per night for Friday, November 17 and Saturday November 18. The weeknight room rate applies for nights before or after the expo. Call the hotel directly by October 15 and say you are with the citrus expo to get the $85 per night rate. 912-352-7100

The Citruholics Banquet, Friday, November 17,  6:00 PM, Sweet Potatoes Kitchen, 6825 Waters Ave, Savannah. RSVP to
<marjschneider@bellsouth.net>

Don't forget to order your box lunch, catered by Jason’s Deli: $10, beef or turkey on focaccia or vegetarian wrap, sides, beverages, dessert, gluten-free upon request. Lunches must be ordered in advance by November 15 through <marjschneider@bellsouth.net> and paid for at the door.

The expo sessions on November 18 will be held at Skidaway Island State Park. The conference registration fee is $10 at the door, with a $5 parking fee for most vehicles.

For information about November 17 optional tours, the conference schedule or to be a vendor, contact <marjschneider@bellsouth.net>

The following documents can be emailed to you upon request:
A PDF map to visit the plantings at Armstrong State University;
The citrus contest details and entry form;
A list of citrus trees available from two GA growers for GA residents to pre-order and pick up at the expo.
A document with directions for expo venues will be available soon.

The Southeastern Citrus Expo, Coming to Savannah, Georgia
November 17 & 18, 2017

Friday, November 17th Activities
Optional Friday Tours:
Franklin Farms, Statesboro, GA 2:00 PM
John Trask’s Citrus Grove, St. Helena Island, SC, 2:00 PM
Savannah Back Yard citrus orchard, 212 Oxford Dr. 1:00-5:00 PM
Self-guided Friday Tours:
Plantings at Armstrong State University
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens.

Citruholics Banquet, Friday 6:00 PM, Sweet Potatoes Kitchen, 6825 Waters Ave, Savannah, which is close to the Quality Inn (see below).

Saturday, November 18th Activities
Saturday's conference sessions will be held at the beautiful Skidaway Island State Park, which borders Georgia's intracoastal waterway. http://www.gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland
$5 parking fee for most vehicles.
$10 per person registration at the door

8:00 AM-5:00 PM: Confirmed speakers include:
Mike Barwald on the history of Flying Dragon Citrus Nursery, Jacksonville, FL;
Lindy Savelle of the Georgia Citrus Association on the progress with commercial citrus growing in Georgia;
Jamie Burrow of the University of Florida on citrus greening and other citrus growing challenges;
Billy Renz on the commercial citrus groves of Franklin Farms in Statesboro;
A panel of experts will share experiences and provide advice to us home growers.
There will also be Plant Sales; Citrus Fruit Contest; Raffle.

Post-Expo: Experts available for help, time to network and socialize, snacks and beverages provided

Box Lunch from Jason’s Deli: $10, beef or turkey on focaccia or vegetarian wrap, sides, beverages, dessert, gluten-free upon request. Lunches must be ordered in advance by November 15 and paid for at the door.

Lodging
Quality Inn Midtown Savannah 7100 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31406 https://www.choicehotels.com/georgia/savannah/quality-inn-hotels/ga809
The group rate is $85 plus tax per night for Friday, November 17 and Saturday November 18.
The weeknight room rate applies for nights before or after the expo.
Call the hotel directly by October 15 and say you are with the citrus expo to get the $85 per night rate.
912-352-7100

If you grow citrus or want to learn how, mark your calendars and watch for updates on the Southeastern Citrus Expo Facebook page about the conference schedule, as well as more information about tours, vendors and the citrus fruit contest.

Expo Questions: Contact Marj Schneider. To be added to an email list for further information, or if you want to be a vendor at this year’s expo: marjschneider@bellsouth.net or call 912-352-1415.

marjschneider@bellsouth.netPlanning is under way for the Southeastern Citrus Expo,being held in Savannah, Georgia  at Skidaway Island State Park on Saturday November 18, 2017. We are looking for someone to speak on growing citrus with organic methods. If your trees fruit consistently and you've been able to address problems successfully with organic solutions, other growers need to hear from you! If you are willing to share your knowledge and experiences and can come to Savannah in November, please contact me. We'll buy your lunch.