Anyone have an Orange Tree?
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA
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wanted: dwarf orange tree and coffee bean seeds
Comments (2)Hey peaches20, I dont know anything about coffee plants, but there are no genetically dwarf citrus trees. The "dwarf" factor is due to one citrus being grafted onto another citrus root stock. And even then, having a dwarf tree doesnt mean it wont grow to normal size, it just means that it will take considerably longer to rech that size. But if you will be growing these indoors, since i see you are in zone 6, they might stay at a small-ish size. Having said that, i have some mandarin orange tree seeds that i can save for you. My dwarf (grafted) tree is fully loaded with fruit right now. I will also have some mexican sweet lime seeds (also known as key lime) in a couple of weeks. Notice the graft union about half ways up the trunk. This is what is classified as a dwarf citrus tree. It will EVENTUALLY grow to the size of a normal, ungrafted tree, but that will take many, many years....See MoreDoes anyone have a large orange clivia for sale
Comments (14)Corrie: It's great to hear that your weather should not be a problem. Those cooling ocean breezes must help temper the scorching heat I remember from my visits to Florida. Boy, do I envy you, especially today with snow on the ground! I wanted to point you to a less expensive list of clivias than most of the ones I suggested before. For as little as $15, you can get a one or two year old clivia from Floral Architecture in a one-gallon pot. this probably means it would take a couple years to bloom, but they can live for decades once they're established. The French and Belgian hybrids tend to bloom a little younger than some others. The other possibility is to ask one of your neighbors for an offset. Happy clivias produce one or so every year. And this way you would know you have one that can thrive in your climate. Here is a link that might be useful: Floral Architecture Clivias...See MoreIs anyone here familiar with Valencia Orange trees?
Comments (1)Well, Northern California is a big place, oraganic :-) You need to give us your Sunset zone (see my "Zone" entry) and the city you live in. It really depends where you live, and how cold it gets in your area, as well as how warm your summers are. You would want to check out your local large garden centers or citrus nurseries for citrus trees, including Valencia orange trees. You'll then need to decide how large a tree you're after. A tree grafted onto standard rootstock, which can get as tall as 20 feet, or a tree grafted onto semi-dwarfing rootstock, or even dwarfing rootstock. Depends how much room you have for a tree, and how many citrus trees you'd like to plant. Forget seeds, it will take years for the tree to produce fruit. You're much better off with a two or three year's of growth. You'll have fruit within a year or two. Get yourself to you best local garden center, start talking with knowledgeable folks there about what citrus varieties will do the best in your area, as we have many many micro-climates in California, and your local garden center associate should know your area specifically, and can tell you about your climate, and whether or not it will support citrus. Patty S....See MoreAnyone have recipe for Frozen Orange Juice Jam?
Comments (8)I attended a canning class yesterday presented by the Grayson County Extension Office and this is a recipe that was handed out for (uncooked) Orange Jelly: 1 box powdered pectin 2 cups lukewarm water 6-ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate 4 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Mix the pectin slowly into the lukewarm water in a two-quart mixing bowl. Stir it constantly until the pectin is dissolved. Let it stand for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, but do not beat. Thaw the juice by placing the can in cold water. When the juice is thawed, pour it into a 1 quart bowl. Add the lemonjuice and 2 1/2 cups of the sugar. Mix thoroughly. All of the sugar will not dissolve. Add the rmaining 2 1/2 cups of sugar to the dissolved pectin. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved. Mix the juice mixture with the pectin mixture. Stir constantly until all sugar is dissolved. Pour the mixture into freezer containers or freezer jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Cover with appropriate lids. Let stand at room tempoerature until the mixture is set (up to 24 hours). Freeze or refrigerate....See Moretim45z10
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