safe to buy on line?

fleaseyelash

13 years ago

WHAT STATE IS SAFE TO BUY CITRUS ON LINE. THANKS

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meyermike_1micha
13 years ago
Do you mean..."What state is it safe to buy citrus from on line?

Not sure I understand the question..Thank You..
mksmth zone 7a Tulsa Oklahoma
13 years ago
according to the USDA quarantine map found below California is the best bet. Good new for Four Winds Growers

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/citrus_greening/downloads/pdf_files/nationalquarantinemap.pdf
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mandarin1
13 years ago
Just bought my 3rd tree from Four Winds Growers in California. They do a nice job...you can check out their website and I encourage you to Google for consumer feedback ratings for this and there are certainly other growers to consider as well. I found them on my own, not through this forum. Not sure what you meant by "safe" you mean is their website secure and the product is good? I'm happy so far, you also have the option of ordering by phone if you choose to use them. Regards
plant54
13 years ago
fleaseyelash. Whats killing us is the good old boys. A friend of a friend of a friend that ship's tree's ups and USPS to other states feeling they don't have a problem, wanting to make a few bucks.

I recall a number of years ago receiving a package in the mail containing at least 8 different citrus and another day or 2 later another package containing 8-9 citrus seedlings.

Are my citrus clean? Beats me! But than again dont trade or sell..
cjconover
13 years ago
I purchased a few from Logees and have never had a problem with them. Great trees
drudadunat
13 years ago
I've been buying plants from Logees for many years and have always been happy with them. However, Florida does not allow any citrus plants to be shipped into the state so I am not able to buy their beautiful citrus plants. I'm jealous of all of you!

Darlene
nancyanne_2010
13 years ago
The SE has greening disease and citrus from there may be infected if you buy from individuals. If the seller is licensed and inspected, they will know what they can ship and where they can ship it to.
plant54
13 years ago
nancyanne 2010.. I hardly feel that any so called allocated licensed inspector is going inspect each tree that ship's out of any nursery at this time
The so called licensed inspectors may view ten tree's out of a thousand.

If licensed inspectors is the key for buying go for it.

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mksmth zone 7a Tulsa Oklahoma

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