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Citrus Buy, Sell, & Trade / Re: Wanted good Pummelo seeds
« on: June 03, 2014, 09:50:19 AM »
Louisport,  it might be fun to germinate and grow a tree from a  pummelo seed, but unfortunately the tree will not turn out to be a pummelo.  Pummelo seeds do not produce  true from seed. - Millwt

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Citrus General Discussion / Amazing Health Benefits Of The Pummelo
« on: June 02, 2014, 10:14:18 PM »
Pummelo Benefits:

The benefits of pummelo fruit are listed below.

1. Prevents Urinary Tract Infection:
Urinary Tract infection is a bacterial infection that affects the urinary system that creates stores and removes urine. Increased consumption of pummelo juice helps to fight this particular frequent swelling in pregnant women. The Vitamin C present in pummelo increases the acid level in urine and shirks the development of bacteria in the urinary tract.

2. Promotes healing:
Wound recovery practice suggests recovering strength of wounded tissue by replacing the dead tissue with a healthy tissue. Enzyme in Vitamin C helps in the development of Collagen, a protein that fortifies skin making it skin flexible and initiating wound recovery.

3. Healthy gums:
Bleeding and loose gums might be a symbol of Vitamin C deficiency. Collagen development is not just essential for skin, but also essential for creating healthy and balanced gums and teeth. Pummelo helps to make the gums stronger and keeps teeth problems at bay.

4. Heart health:
Pummelo has a high content of potassium, which like Vitamin C plays an important role in supporting the heart. This essential mineral regulates blood pressure levels. Abundant in pectin, pummelo juice clears the arterial deposits accumulated in the body, thereby reducing the impurities and benefiting people with hypertension. Pummelo also reduces the cholesterol count in the body and promotes good cholesterol.

5. Prevents anemia:
 Research has shown that Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron in body. Iron deficiency often leads to anaemia i.e. shortage of blood in body. Having a diet rich in Vitamin C helps to combat iron loss and improves blood circulation.

6. Wards off cold and flu:
Eating fresh pummelo fruit or drinking pummelo juice, can help prevent toxins and free radical cells from building up in the body. Too many free radicals in the body can cause health conditions like cold, flu, asthma, bacterial infection, allergies and so on. Vitamin C is one of the nutrients which stimulates the action of antibodies and immune cells which guard the body against bacteria that cause cold and flu.

7. Fights cancer:
The skin of pummelo is very rich in bioflavonoids which fights cancer and helps to reduce pancreatic, intestinal and breast cancer. It also stops cancer from spreading by enabling the body to eliminate excess oestrogen. Fiber, present in pummelo protects from colon cancer.

8. Fights Anti ageing:
Pummelo, like grapefruits contain spermadine which protect the cell from processes related to ageing and cell damage. It combats wrinkles and skin ageing and makes the skin appear youthful, fair and soft. It not only removes free radicals that harm the skin, but also assists the body to boost the production of collagen.

9. Weight loss:
Fiber is extremely significant for weight loss. Foods high in fiber stays in the stomach for a longer time and reduces regular hunger pangs. They also need more chewing time giving the body longer time to feel satisfied and reducing the risk of too much eating. This fruit also has properties which help to burn the fat reducing the starch and sugar content in the body.

10. Prevents osteoporosis:
Uncontrolled osteoporosis can affect posture, bodily movements as well as flexibility. Treatment for brittle bones calls for a diet rich in calcium and minerals to encourage new bone development. The pulp of pummelo boosts bone health and decreases the potential risk of building brittle bones.

11. Aids digestion:
The high Vitamin C content in pummelo retains the elasticity of arteries and improves the digestive system. Although the food has high ascorbic acid content, it produces an alkaline reaction once digested.  Pummelo is filled with dietary fiber which assists in preserving normal bowel motions and avoids haemorrhoids.

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Cold Hardy Citrus / Re: Want A Citrus Tree In A Cold Yard?
« on: June 02, 2014, 09:51:30 PM »
Ten Degree Tangerine also known as Clem-Yuz 3-3 can be a citrus tree for yards outside of the citrus belt.  This very ornamental citrus tree was developed in Texas, and it sure lives up to it name. A friend's tree bloomed and then set fruit after sustaining temperatures as low as 21-F over a cold period of 49 hours.  The sweet/sour tasting tangerine fruit ripens around Christmas in Texas.  Grafted upon a Flying Dragon root stock the tree can reach a height of around 12- feet when fully matured. Stan Mckenzie of Mckenzie Farms offers this tree at $20.00 in a one gallon container (or $20 per gallon). - Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: walmart and citrus tree's
« on: June 01, 2014, 02:24:35 PM »
I see written on the  container that the Meyer you purchased was grown by Record Buck Farms, a Florida Citrus nursery.  Record Buck Farms generally produces nice quality trees. - Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Tale of 3 mandarins
« on: June 01, 2014, 09:35:15 AM »
Almost all mandarins mature before the peel obtains full color. - Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Xie Shan Satsuma Trees
« on: May 31, 2014, 02:08:06 PM »
For those of you who are looking for a Xie Shan Satsuma tree,  Harris Citrus of Florida now has them in stock.  Xie Shan is among the very best tasting citrus variety.  It is a September/October early maturing cultivar.  - Millet

 http://www.harriscitrus.com/store/

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Cold Hardy Citrus / Re: Want A Citrus Tree In A Cold Yard?
« on: May 31, 2014, 02:01:24 PM »
kho11o, below are two well known citrus nurseries that sell cold hardy citrus trees.  Unfortunately because you live in a citrus producing state (California) no out of state supplier of citrus trees can legally ship anything to you.  You will have to find a supplier within California.. - Millet

http://mckenzie-farms.com/photo.htm
www.Plantfolks.com

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Cold Hardy Citrus / Re: Want A Citrus Tree In A Cold Yard?
« on: May 30, 2014, 09:39:57 PM »
THOMASVILLE CITRANGEQUAT
This tree is a very old cultivar developed by the USDA, and is considered the best citrangequat yet developed.  The fruit is egg-shaped, with egg-sized fruit that makes a good lime substitute in summer, I find it good on fish and salads, and becomes edible out of hand by Christmas. Due to the fruit having a thin sweet albedo ( the white inner peel), it makes an excellent marmalade.  The Thomasville citrangequat is a fast fruiting tree from seed, which normally is 3 to 4 years. I had a Thomasville tree and thought that the fruit was very  eatable if left hanging on the tree until around Christmas. Hardy to around 10 degrees F (-12-C)  This is a very good tree to try for yards out of the citrus built. - Millet

http://hardycitrus.blogspot.com/2013/07/thomasville-citrangequat-was-early.html

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Finger limes in pots
« on: May 30, 2014, 08:44:00 PM »
Mr. Texas are you interested selling some of your 10 New Zealand Lemonade trees?- Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: New citrus arrivals
« on: May 30, 2014, 08:32:44 PM »
In my personal citrus collection (about 50 trees), in my opinion Xie Shan is the best tasting variety that I have.  I have 3 Xie Shan trees, and they all came from Harris. - Millet

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Greg,  I know that AM Lenard does their free shipping on their fertilizers at least once a year.  They might offer that special more than once a year.  During the free shipping period, Eyechecker always places his order for 25-5-15. - Millet

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Citrus Buy, Sell, & Trade / Re: Where to buy citrus online (USA)
« on: May 30, 2014, 09:51:41 AM »
Scott thanks for the very extensive list, it took a lot of time and effort. Tom, when I was at Petals From The Past nursery, I seen the citrus that Dr. Powell was offering.  Does Dr. Powell ship interstate, or are his tree for local sale.? - Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: New citrus arrivals
« on: May 29, 2014, 08:51:33 PM »
luak, your exactly correct about Harris's prices.  Their priced are excellent.  They also have varieties that are not always shown on their Internet page.  So if you are looking for a variety of citrus that they don't show, be sure to ask Ruth about it.  They often times have it. - Millet

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BarbJ, I also would like to see your cheat sheet as to when the various Cuties varieties are being sold. - Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Harvest bags , buckets
« on: May 28, 2014, 11:17:52 PM »
Harvey, you used to farm pears?  What all are you growing on your place? - Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: My citrus trees
« on: May 28, 2014, 11:12:31 PM »
RadoslaV, some of your varieties are very difficult trees to locate, at least in the USA.  I envy you having a seedless Marsh grapefruit.  I would like to find one.  Dr. Manners says when Marsh  is left hanging on the tree until March it is the best tasting grapefruit variety of them all, at least in his opinion.  Thanks for showing us your trees.  You have always done a good job growing citrus. - Millet

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Of the eatable commercial type of citrus only the Satsuma and Valencia are resistant.  The percentage of resistance that they have I do not know. - Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Shade Structure for Citrus Recovery
« on: May 28, 2014, 09:58:49 AM »
You could also consider using a shade cloth.  Many greenhouse put a shade cloth over their greenhouse during the summe, to reduce sun damage.  The most common is a 30% shade cloth.  Meaning it blocks out 30 % of the sun. - Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Gibberillic Acid (GA3)
« on: May 28, 2014, 09:54:28 AM »
Spraying GA3 on  self fertilizing citrus varieties may not prevent seed development.  However it will increase the number of flowers that set fruit, thus increasing the crop.  However, if too many fruit are set , fruit size can be reduced. - Millet

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redster, as Jcaldeira wrote the first line of defense against canker is exclusion.  Where canker is a major problem, effective control require an integration of all appropriate cultural practices.  In regions where canker is endemic, windbreaks are effective , Working among infected trees when the trees are wet from dew or rain, MUST be avoided.  Leafminer control is particularly important on young trees, and cultivars that have a greater frequency of growth flushes.  Copper sprays have been shown to reduce infection.  Because citrus fruit is particularly susceptible to canker during the first two or three months, it is very important to maintain a spray coating of a copper spray on the rind surface throughout this young growing period.  Two or even three sprays may be required, depending on the amount of rain fall .  Unfortunately, even more spraying is generally required to provide  control on grapefruit, which is very susceptible to canker.    If you are growing Satsumas and Valencia oranges, they are much less susceptible to canker.  Redster,  be consistent and faithful to your attempts of controlling this disease. - My  very best to you and your trees - Millet 

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South Texas (Rio Grand Valley) and Florida, are the two best locations for growing grapefruit in America.  First choose whether you prefer a red flesh or a white flesh grapefruit.  Then make a call to your local county adviser for the variety that will grow best in your location. One last comment: Grapefruit will hang on a tree for a long time.  The longer you let grapefruits stay on the tree the sweeter the fruit becomes. Most people say not to pick a grapefruit until February or March. - Good luck. - Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Eureka lemon bark splitting
« on: May 27, 2014, 08:27:44 PM »
Lotusblos, scale are quite easy to control with a good horticultural oil.  In fact horticultural oil also does a great job controlling  aphids, white flies, mites, and mealybug.  The great thing about horticultural oil, is that it is 100% non toxic. - Millet

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Gibberillic Acid (GA3)
« on: May 26, 2014, 07:46:45 PM »
brian, gibberellic acid is normally sprayed at full bloom, not to just guarantee that the tree's blossoms set fruit,but to insure they set seedless fruit.  One example are Clementines.  If Clementines are pollinated by bees or other insects, the fruit will be seedy, and therefore less popular on the market as a commercial fruit.  In Spain, which is a major Clementine producer, it is against Spanish law to place a bee hive within 2 miles of any Clementine grove.  Doing so will produce a sever penalty.   In the USA many of the commercial  Clementine groves are grown in between two groves of Washington Navel oranges, or some other citrus variety that are naturally a truly seedless cultivar so that the Clementine trees are not cross pollinated. Because clementines are kept from being pollinated by bees, they therefore must be "pollinated" by gibberellic acid which is a hormone spray.  At home you could also produce seedless fruit with the help of GA3. - Millet. 

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Citrus General Discussion / Gibberillic Acid (GA3)
« on: May 26, 2014, 02:46:20 PM »
Has anyone used gibberellic acid (GA3) as a "pollinator" to set fruit on their citrus trees?  I have and got a huge amount of the blossoms to set fruit on the tree. GA3 also works assome  on tomatoes andpeppers. - Millet

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