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Citrus General Discussion / Rootstock video

« on: January 30, 2019, 11:54:49 PM »

Just saw this video on rootstocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unTjLRQyY5Y

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Cold Hardy Citrus / How should I plant P. trifoliata outdoors in zone 6a

« on: October 17, 2018, 01:25:25 PM »

I have a two year old P. trifoliata started as a cutting that I would like to plant outdoors. Any tips for ensuring its survival?

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Citrus General Discussion / "Rooting cuttings -- Can we reduce the process to its essence?"

« on: April 14, 2018, 09:24:09 PM »

I read this thread on a fig forum. https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/291461-rooting-cuttings-can-we-reduce-the-process-to-its-essence
It caused me to ask the same question about rooting citrus cuttings. From this posting: Question: What are the essential components of an environment that will cause wood to sprout? Under proper conditions, we should need no medium at all, other than air -- a stick of fig wood suspended magically in the air could sprout roots, if other conditions were suitable. If so, then everything non-essential might simply complicate the process and reduce the probability of success. The non-essentials could be eliminated, boosting the probability of success.
The poster in this thread found that fig cuttings will root without being stuck into a growth/rooting medium. Can this be true of citrus? In other words, what are the essential conditions required for rooting citrus cuttings?

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Citrus General Discussion / Girdling (cincturing) of citrus

« on: March 26, 2018, 11:22:54 PM »

Is girdling to increase fruit size and yield a common practice by commercial citrus growers?

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Citrus General Discussion / What is best for cotainer citrus: deep or squat container?

« on: February 26, 2018, 02:10:31 PM »

Does it make a difference if you use a wide, squat pot or a deep pot of the same diameter?

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Citrus General Discussion / What temperature(s) should I maintain in my greenhouse?

« on: January 04, 2018, 10:23:26 PM »

My greenhouse contains seedlings and trees that are up to 10 years old. I would like the greenhouse conditions to be favorable for rapid growth of the seedlings and for maximum fruit development of the older trees. What temperature settings should I use for the day and for the night?

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Need good vendor of jaboticabas

« on: March 28, 2017, 12:33:02 PM »

Anybody know of a good online vendor of jaboticaba plants?

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Citrus General Discussion / Bleach for root rot???

« on: March 13, 2017, 11:24:34 PM »

In the FAQ section of the "other" citrus forum it says to use 1 part bleach to 4 parts water for treating root rot. Some hydroponics sites also mention using bleach but at much lower concentrations. Has anyone used bleach to cure root rot in citrus?

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Citrus General Discussion / Need recommendation for container soil mix recipe

« on: April 24, 2016, 06:04:09 PM »

Can someone recommend a soil mix recipe for containers of 15 gal and up for growing citrus? I have tried commercial cactus potting soil but lost a nice calamondin as a result (root rot). I also tried Talpa's gritty mix on a few small trees but I need to re-pot 5 large trees and the gritty mix takes way too much work to prepare. Any suggestions?

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Citrus General Discussion / Citrus susceptible to citrus greening disease infection by psyllid during flush

« on: February 16, 2016, 08:17:26 PM »

So pesticides would be more effective during flush.
Here is the article: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-02/esoa-pbg021216.php

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Citrus General Discussion / When to repot

« on: February 08, 2016, 10:24:36 PM »

I have a 40 year calamondin that has been in the same pot for about 5 years. Leaves look good but it has not put out any new growth in a while. But the root ball is pretty dense. Should I leave it in the same pot and prune the roots? Should I also prune the branches? Or should I just put it into a larger container without pruning it?

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