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Minneloa Tangelo suitable pollinator.. oroblanco?

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Climbtosend:
Hi all,

I’ve seen variations of this q asked but not this specifically. I’m new to citrus/temperate climate growing. I’d like to grow a Minneloa tangelo. So far I’m only seeing suitable pollinators as some seeded mandarin varieties. I have an oroblanco grapefruit already. Would this be a suitable pollinator as they both have pomelo origin? Or is oroblanco just not a good pollinator in general. I don’t really want to have a dancy, etc. mandarin as I already have seedless varieties: satsuma, tango, Yosemite. Thank you!

Calusa:
The Minneola I grew to full maturity 35 years ago was accompanied by a Navel, Ruby Red, Valencia and Temple. Whichever contributed as a pollenator did a hell of a good job because to this day those tangelos were the most delicious and beautiful citrus fruit I've ever had.

You're going to love that Minneola.

Millet:
 Minneola flowers are self incompatible, thus require pollination by another citrus variety.  Dancy, kinnow and clementine are all good pollinators.

Galatians522:

--- Quote from: Calusa on March 10, 2025, 12:54:38 PM ---The Minneola I grew to full maturity 35 years ago was accompanied by a Navel, Ruby Red, Valencia and Temple. Whichever contributed as a pollenator did a hell of a good job because to this day those tangelos were the most delicious and beautiful citrus fruit I've ever had.

You're going to love that Minneola.

--- End quote ---

Temple is a known pollenator for Minneola.

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