tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post8586685339798506129..comments2024-03-15T00:38:43.240-07:00Comments on The Citrus Guy: To Seed or Not to SeedDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09174646683640212162noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-85977315599211150442020-08-15T14:11:07.555-07:002020-08-15T14:11:07.555-07:00That is absolutely NOT true!
Your daughter will se...That is absolutely NOT true!<br />Your daughter will see fruit.<br />Depending on horticultural practices, water, light, fertilizer, and your ability to protect it over the winter (depending on your location) she WILL start to see fruit in 5-7 years. <br />How old is your daughter?<br />Send me an e-mail to TheCitrusGuy@netzero.netDarrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174646683640212162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-3640165051638278902020-08-15T10:10:01.857-07:002020-08-15T10:10:01.857-07:00My daughter found a seed in a “cutie” orange from ...My daughter found a seed in a “cutie” orange from the store and planted it. It has sprouted and she’s so excited. Someone recently told me though that since those orange trees are a hybrid their offspring (my daughter’s seedling) won’t produce fruit. Do you know if that is true?Sarah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094631200922278089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-72899930430361666962020-04-04T17:08:09.674-07:002020-04-04T17:08:09.674-07:00How's the tree doing?How's the tree doing?Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026363222337953658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-42579486842638600842020-02-16T07:36:02.145-08:002020-02-16T07:36:02.145-08:00Hello, Chiza.
How much sun/light are they getting?...Hello, Chiza.<br />How much sun/light are they getting?<br />They need a minimum of 7 hours. That could be one of the problems.<br />If they are that tall, and no branching, it will not hurt them to prune them down to say 7 feet (or less) to get them to branch. It will also help to keep them shorter for future fruit picking. <br />I hope that helps?!Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174646683640212162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-83227033903691154712020-02-14T08:02:04.046-08:002020-02-14T08:02:04.046-08:00Hi Darren.
I'm from Tanzania (East Africa). Ju...Hi Darren.<br />I'm from Tanzania (East Africa). June 2018 i started my citruses from seed from a store bought tangerine and lemon. I managed to put them on ground and up to now they've grown up in height like hell (approx 11fts each), i only have two concerns which i need help;<br />1. Why are both of them leggy (approx 1inch stem diameter on @)?.<br />2. Tangerine has no branches (only main stem/trunk) and lemon has two branches. Do i have to top them off for better and strong stems?.<br /><br />Thanks.Chizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930156291391661936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-22448485864464256102020-02-04T05:06:48.284-08:002020-02-04T05:06:48.284-08:00How Was your orange tree Growing it's 2020 alr...How Was your orange tree Growing it's 2020 already i hope i Get a Reply soon.. paolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557310851372701464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-72221052585552280142019-11-07T08:14:55.913-08:002019-11-07T08:14:55.913-08:00No, I have recently sold all of my trees due to an...No, I have recently sold all of my trees due to an upcoming move.Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174646683640212162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-30261857401976094222019-11-07T06:35:39.903-08:002019-11-07T06:35:39.903-08:00do you have a owari satsuma tree? i want to buy so...do you have a owari satsuma tree? i want to buy some seeds?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-8126663232016683782019-06-16T12:22:31.793-07:002019-06-16T12:22:31.793-07:00Hey, Mike.
Thank You for the kind words!
I am not...Hey, Mike.<br />Thank You for the kind words!<br /><br />I am not sure that the seeds from the knocked off fruit will sprout. They may not have been mature enough, yet.<br /><br />You are right, it can't hurt to try planting the seeds from the frozen lemons. Keep me posted on that, it could be interesting.<br /><br />When it comes to planting seeds what works for me, might not work for you, which in turn may not work for your neighbor. It sounds like you have it down pretty good. I prefer straight into the soil, but that is just me.<br /><br />As for the grapefruit seedlings. You did not mention where you live, so, I will assume a non-citrus producing state. Keep them in pots for as long as you can handle them. Make sure they get plenty of sunlight. As for overwatering. If there is drainage in the pot, the soil is not 100% peat moss, and you only water it to keep the soil the consistency of a wrung-out dish sponge, you will be fine.<br /><br />Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174646683640212162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-89060945522783263412019-06-13T20:26:44.037-07:002019-06-13T20:26:44.037-07:00Hi Darren. Great blog here with a ton of great inf...Hi Darren. Great blog here with a ton of great information! I have a lemon tree which is about 3/4 years old which I believe was grafted. Last year/over the winter, it fruited 2 beautiful, nice sized lemons. I used the skins to make limoncello and then cut the fruit up to freeze it. Over the past few months, my tree had produced 3 new lemons which were growing very nicely until they were accidentally knocked off! A terrible feeling for me but I decided to take the seeds from those lemons that fell off to plant them. I got a bunch of good seeds which I planted almost 3 weeks ago. They still have not sprouted yet. I have been keeping the soil moist and in sunlight. When rain is foretasted, I take the pots inside to avoid being over watered. Should I be concerned about the seeds not sprouting yet?<br />-Also, from the lemons I have frozen, will those seeds be good to plant? Cant hurt to try right?<br />-I have read/seen multiple posts/videos about planting seeds from planting them straight into potting soil and also soaking the seeds in a wet paper towel for 2 weeks, then planting. What is the best practice in your opinion for planting seeds?<br />-I also experimented with grapefruit in which I took a few seeds from the fruit I had eaten a few months ago. Planted the seeds and covered the pot with thin plastic. Once they sprouted, I took the plastic off and watered when needed. I now have 2 grapefruit seedlings/babies that are about 4-5 inches tall. I just replanted them into their own pots. My question here is, should I set them free to nature/elements? Or should I continue to water/keep soil moist as needed until they mature more, while also taking them out of direct rain to avoid over watering.<br /><br />Thank you again for all the useful information and am looking forward to your response.Mike Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702841057375252263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-68678680716795143212019-05-10T13:50:23.869-07:002019-05-10T13:50:23.869-07:00Thanks, will keep hoping for good things!Thanks, will keep hoping for good things!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-65419800203448587772019-05-10T10:01:06.365-07:002019-05-10T10:01:06.365-07:00No, the timer would still be the same. I would be ...No, the timer would still be the same. I would be willing to bet that you will see fruit within the next year or so, it is right about that age!Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174646683640212162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-1706124383715806532019-05-10T08:10:57.315-07:002019-05-10T08:10:57.315-07:00HI,
I have a tree started from a calamondin seed ...HI,<br /><br />I have a tree started from a calamondin seed about 6 years ago. It's in a 25gal container and about 6ft tall right now. Very branchy and full. No blooms yet. If I were to take a cutting and root it might I get blooms and fruit on the rooted cutting sooner than the original tree or is the same 'timer' on both (ie how long to bloom/fruit)<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-12973772013343072792019-04-25T08:58:22.697-07:002019-04-25T08:58:22.697-07:00Thanks, that is very good news.Thanks, that is very good news.In Sunny Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993924398044175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-50203848825734972462019-04-24T13:13:22.485-07:002019-04-24T13:13:22.485-07:00Yes on all accounts.
You will get fruit from them....Yes on all accounts.<br />You will get fruit from them.<br />The Mandarinquat will produce fruit and should be the same.<br />Hopefully it was not cross pollinated with something else. As long as it was pollinated with Mandarinquat you will be fine.<br />Sadly, there is no way to tell.Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174646683640212162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-11163549358059800332019-04-24T07:48:06.892-07:002019-04-24T07:48:06.892-07:00I like kumquats and have saved a few seeds from fr...I like kumquats and have saved a few seeds from fruit I bought at the store. If I grow the seeds will I get fruit from the trees in a few years?<br /><br />I also like even more a fruit sold as "Mandarinquat" which is a hybrid cross of a "mandarin and a kumquat".<br />I saved a few seeds and got them to root. Will these trees produce fruit? If so will they be the same as I had to start with?<br />Thanks<br /> In Sunny Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993924398044175859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-5098156477306184512018-07-27T02:30:53.871-07:002018-07-27T02:30:53.871-07:00Can you grow Yuzu fruit successfully from seed? Ho...Can you grow Yuzu fruit successfully from seed? How long till fruiting?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01281453661739760962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-2554467143849985212018-07-23T19:28:25.347-07:002018-07-23T19:28:25.347-07:00which is why much citrus is grown in FL and CA?which is why much citrus is grown in FL and CA?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-26819210800233002122018-07-18T06:14:48.771-07:002018-07-18T06:14:48.771-07:00Hi Darren , Hope you are well. I am an avid garden...Hi Darren , Hope you are well. I am an avid gardener here in South Africa. I reside in Johannesburg and its classed as an inland part of the country.<br />I have planted 9 citrus trees which have been grafted and they are doing well. I have been found some seeds in a Clementine that supposed to be seedless and am currently germinating it in cotton wool.<br /><br />Once they are ready i plan to plant them in those black nursery bags and keep them growing. My question is will these trees bear any fruit......as that is the main intention. Keeping a barren tree isnt the best :) Can you advise.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214412199839906710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-6441254506130791352018-07-09T18:27:42.634-07:002018-07-09T18:27:42.634-07:00Hello! Are there any to indicate that a seed-grow...Hello! Are there any to indicate that a seed-grown tangerine has matured enough to fruit (other than flowers of course)? I have a potted tangerine I started from seed in 2010. I had a greenhouse malfunction in 2014, exposing the tree to single digit temperatures. The tree died back to about 6 inches above the soil. My tree rebounded quickly and is now about 6 feet tall. The tree used to grow thorns above 1.25 inches long. Last year, the new growth had visibly smaller thorns. This year’s spring flush was practically thornless. I’m hoping for flowers soon. BTW, I fertilize at least twice yearly and grow the tree outdoors in full sun from April to October.T-Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912301279454151411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-63465292193972765182018-07-01T06:06:52.236-07:002018-07-01T06:06:52.236-07:00Hi Darren,
I grew a meyer lemon from seed about 3-...Hi Darren,<br />I grew a meyer lemon from seed about 3-4 years ago, and I’m getting flowers. Yea!<br />However, the leaves are unlike any of my other meyer trees. <br />And some branches are different than others. <br />Can I send you some photos and tell me what you think might be going on?<br />Thanks!SoCoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028530355001168100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-15646134680500933202018-05-07T15:32:55.805-07:002018-05-07T15:32:55.805-07:00My first peep has grown a lot of citrus from seed,...My first peep has grown a lot of citrus from seed, and has killed as many as she has started. THIS TIME 'ROUND, she's gonna be better at keepin' the spider mites at bay. But what brilliant news 'bout bein' able to cut those thorns off! She never knew that and those thorns sure can be prickly. I'm gonna donate my claw clippers to her. Maybe then she'll be less likely to clip my claws. MOUSES!Seville at Nerissa's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420762196806737465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-60676309595518754672018-04-04T07:38:39.509-07:002018-04-04T07:38:39.509-07:00I do not see a problem with trying the different g...I do not see a problem with trying the different grafts on the same tree.<br />As for how much to cut off, it probably depends on how high you want the graft to be, and which one you are doing.<br />You can send pictures to TheCitrusGuy@netzero.comDarrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174646683640212162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-91380870487374625362018-04-03T18:54:38.104-07:002018-04-03T18:54:38.104-07:00Hi Darren,
I am going to try both air layering and...Hi Darren,<br />I am going to try both air layering and grafting to multiply my seedless mandarins. <br />For grafting, I have several very healthy rootstock trees. Grapefruit variety with inedible fruit, about 6-8 years old. I first pruned them to a central trunk, about 3-4” diameter, and pruned all the thick side branches. Now I have plenty of new, green growth for grafting. <br />I plan to try bud grafting, veneer, wedge, etc. <br />I’m a beginner, I have plenty of scion and 5 mature rootstocks to practice on. <br />My question is, how much of the rootstock new growth do I need to cut off, so the grafts will take?<br />Can I try all these techniques on the same trees?<br />Or should I do one type of graft on one tree?<br />Is there a way to send you photos?<br /><br />Thanks!SoCoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028530355001168100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051633486819426115.post-82712410617640971902018-03-25T13:27:43.134-07:002018-03-25T13:27:43.134-07:00Actually, I have not had the chance. Do you by cha...Actually, I have not had the chance. Do you by chance have any seeds?Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174646683640212162noreply@blogger.com