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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Are these covers over the orange trees?

« on: April 01, 2016, 09:12:47 PM »

Quote from: citrange on April 01, 2016, 03:30:56 PM

I think I found the exact spot on GoogleMaps streetview, but nothing shows like your photo.

However, I'm fairly certain it is a new installation of solar panels that you are wondering about.

I was able to get a much closer look today with binoculars. Those are not solar panels. They are white nets covering rows after rows of orange trees. It was private property and I didn't see anybody to ask.

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Are these covers over the orange trees?

« on: March 31, 2016, 09:02:43 PM »

Location is 178 highway & Forest Route 25S03. About a mile east of Bakersfield, Ca.

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Citrus General Discussion / Are these covers over the orange trees?

« on: March 31, 2016, 12:53:18 AM »

Drove by this area today, miles of orange groves. In the distance, you can see the white patches. Those look like some type of tarp coverings, or not, I can't tell for sure. Does any of you know what they are, and what they are for?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Potted mango trees keep dying.....

« on: March 14, 2016, 04:27:19 PM »

Quote from: mangomaniac2 on March 13, 2016, 08:54:23 PM

You need light airy soil for cooler temps. The right soil is key to success in pots. Most cactus mix is heavy soil for hot temps which cactus usually want. You are in denver not exactly a southern or warm state. Cactus mix will stay wet or damp far too long at your temps.
Another quick easy mix for your temps is miracle grow organic blend with about 20% perlite added. You may want to consider this if you purchase any more mango trees once these are dead..
I have over 50 mango trees in pots for at least 4 years now, I know what I am talking about.

Is that the mix that you use for your potted mangoes? Do you have any photos of those trees?
Thanks,

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / WTB: Acerola plant or cutting.

« on: March 14, 2016, 04:15:05 PM »

Thank you!

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Can the following be grafted onto a Eureka lemon tree?

« on: February 28, 2016, 01:54:31 PM »

Thank you Pancrazio! I'll try my best.

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Citrus General Discussion / Can the following be grafted onto a Eureka lemon tree?

« on: February 27, 2016, 06:46:17 PM »

I have a Eureka that's very strong. Is it possible, and easy, to graft grapefruit, clementine, citron (Buddha's Hands), and Meyer lemon to it?
Thanks!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Black nursery pots - how to protect trees from overheat?

« on: February 27, 2016, 02:19:55 PM »

For long term growing in pots, it's been proven that you can paint the inside surface of the container with copper. This promotes vigorous root branching and minimize root circling.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Anaheim Hills 2016 tasting

« on: January 26, 2016, 06:05:20 PM »

Amazing collection , in January no less! All I had were some huge, but bland cherimoyas from the stores.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Does this look like Annona reticulata?

« on: December 24, 2015, 11:39:22 PM »

skkhan: I'll take a photo of the tree tomorrow during the daytime.

Bhkkatemoya: Let's see if it's large enough for scion.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Does this look like Annona reticulata?

« on: December 24, 2015, 10:44:31 PM »

I completely forgot how this came into my collection. I do remember that it's at least 4 years old, it's about 2' tall, in a container. Late this past summer it produced 3 fruits without any hand pollination, 1 remained and ripened this week. Flavor is sweet and quite fragrant, the flesh do fall off too easily, over-ripe maybe? Do these grow true to seed? I'd like to grow a few more if that's the case.
Thanks,

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Amazing! Fruiting jak in CA.

« on: December 21, 2015, 08:54:30 PM »

Just to clarify something, this tree is not from my yard, I wish! I was just driving by and noticed it. JF, your tree looks amazing as always.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Amazing! Fruiting jak in CA.

« on: December 19, 2015, 03:35:25 PM »

I was pleasantly surprised to see this. City of Westminster.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Atemoyas in Little Saigon

« on: November 30, 2015, 02:41:05 AM »

Quote from: Bhkkatemoya on November 29, 2015, 12:43:32 PM

Good for you newgen. I don't think I can let that deliciousness get away from my mouth either. When did you pollinate to have fruit now? I did mine late this year in August so my fruits are still very small.

Hi,
I did the hand pollination some time in the middle of summer, July-Aug. They were fragrant and delicious!
Thanks,

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Atemoyas in Little Saigon

« on: November 28, 2015, 06:12:16 PM »

I could have sold mine too, but the fruits didn't get past my hungry mouth.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Do most people eat Fuyu persimmons

« on: November 26, 2015, 01:02:33 PM »

Quote from: ben mango on November 25, 2015, 07:18:29 PM

i tend to peel them because the ones i buy aren't organic and who knows what kinda stuff they are spraying on them, i sometimes eat about a half dozen or more of them in a day so i don't want to have high levels of pesticides or fungicides in me if i can avoid it

This is the reason for my question. When in season, I eat at least 5 Fuyu-type a day, and a few more ripe, astringent. So whatever pesticides that are on the skin should be avoided. I usually remove the skin. The only times I eat them with skin is when I'm lazy (which is most of the time), or if they're organic.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Which is the best way to start growing sugar cane in home garden?

« on: November 26, 2015, 12:53:42 PM »

I've put them directly in the ground, and also rooted them in a pot. Both worked, but I did this in the summer. They will do fine with your low temps. Mine's in the ground year round, lows at mid 30s in my area.

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