sweet citrus trees in 2015 diary
this is my diary of my citrus trees from the last 2 years.
My Sweetlee tangerine trees just turned 2 years old today. The seeds sprouted on 1-7-2013. They were a 1/2 inch tall and I removed the closed sprouting chamber from inside my furnace heating ducts and put them under one of my bucket lights. This is tree #3. I have planted her in the ground on the south side of the house. She is contained between the house an garage concrete walls from north to south and a timber wall to the east. The west end is super hard clay from the Teays river bank from before the last ice age.The 3200 gallon enclosure holds tree #3 and #4 at about 8 feet apart.
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Below is my Sweetlee #4
Here is a link that might be useful: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/citrus/msg1117324421798.html
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9 years agoMy Meyer lemon has put on close to 6 feet of twig growth and is about to set fruit
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Comments (8)I agree about the ants. When ants are in the area, they keep away the beneficial insects, and make the tree more vulnerable to infestation from bad insects. Ants actually have a mutually beneficial relationship with some of these bad insects, I have seen ants "farming" a citrus tree. The bugs attack the leaves and then excrete a sweet sap that the ants collect. This sap leaves behind white crystals everywhere when it dries. The ants provide the insects with protection, promoting the infestation....See More2015 Citrus Expo
Comments (0)Due to the flooding in South Carolina, Cypress Gardens is closed. So the 2015 Citrus Expo has been moved. 2015 SOUTHEASTERN COLD HARDY CITRUS EXPO Old Santee Canal State Park 900 Stony Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Saturday, November 21st, 2015 Fee this year is $5 (Admission to Santee Canal Park) ALL EVENTS INCLUDED Schedule for the Citrus Expo Saturday, November 21st, 2015 7:30-9:30am Vendors and exhibitors set-up 8 am to 9:30 am Citrus Fruit and Jam/Jellies Entries accepted Judging starts at 9:30 9:20 am- Expo Officially Starts with Opening Announcements (Darren Sheriff and Kathy Woolsey) Speakers: 9:30am-Dr. Merle Shepard- Citrus Growing in Faraway Places 10:30am- Darren Sheriff- Citrus Greening quarantines and what it means to you 11:30- 12:30 pm Lunch- Citrus Fruit Tasting Garden Club will do chili and sweets for lunch-Prices will vary Catfish Food truck will be on premises! 12:30pm Expo Resumes (Darren Sheriff) More Speakers: 12:30pm- Jim Strohm-Bees and their importance to Citrus Fruit 1:30pm- Tim Armstrong-The occurrence of extreme cold across the Southeastern U.S and its effects on Citrus 2:30-3:00-Question and Answer period for panel of experts 3:00-?? Fruit and Jam/Jelly Awards Announcements There will also be door prizes as well as vendors of all kinds. Citrus trees, books and much, much more. You can find more info at https://www.facebook.com/SoutheasternCitrusExpo or get in touch with Darren: TheCitrusGuy@netzero.com or (843) 200-5818 The Jam and Jelly rules are as follows: Bring entries 8am to 9:30 am. Entries must be in by 9:30 am. All types of Homemade Jams, Jellies and Marmalade will be accepted and subdivided into 4 classes. Class 1. Best Tree Fruits (apple, pear, peach and others) red ticket Class 2. Best Brambles and berries (strawberry, blueberry, grape and others) blue ticket Class 3. Best Vegetables (Pepper, tomato, watermelon and others) green ticket Class 4. Best Odd balls and mixed fruit (cactus, daylily, guava and others) yellow ticket The Best of the Best Trophy – selected from the 4 top winners in each class. We will have plates, crackers and spreading utensils on hand. The ruling that we received about bringing Citrus Fruit to the competition is: “I appreciate your dedication and concern for both citrus and the quarantines. The way the law reads, only plants and plant parts are regulated. Fruit is not a regulated article and can be moved freely under the Asian Citrus Psyllid and the Citrus Greening quarantines. In Florida it is different because they are also under quarantine for citrus canker in which case the fruit is regulated. So short answer is that yes, fruit can moved into and out of Charleston County as long as there are no leaves, stems or any other plant parts attached or moved with it. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions or need any further assistance. Sherry P. Aultman Interim State Plant Regulatory Official CAPS Program Coordinator Organic Certification Program Clemson University Department of Plant Industry Southeastern Citrus Exposition Moncks Corner, SC November 21, 2015 Fruit Entry Form Exhibitor Entry Number _______________ (Will be provided by event officials) To enter, you must present 3 or more fruit of each variety, with (if possible) one stem and leaf attached. One of the fruits must be cut in half crosswise (as you would cut a grapefruit to eat), to display the interior of the fruit. Those in quarantined areas are exempt from the leaf and stem request. Display plates will be provided. Category of Fruit: Class 1. Sweet Orange: Cultivar_____________________________ Class 2. Sour Orange: Cultivar______________________________ Class 3. Mandarin: Cultivar_________________________________ Class 4. Kumquats: Cultivar_________________________________ Class 5. Grapefruit & Pomelo: Cultivar________________________ Class 6. Lemon: Cultivar____________________________________ Class 7. Lime: Cultivar: _____________________________________ Class 8. Hybrids & Other (specify if possible)____________________ Class 9. Seedling Crossed by grower___________________________ Class 10. Citrus Bowl ( 5+ different fruit named ) _________________________________________________________ NOTE: PLACE THIS SIDE UP DURING JUDGING >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Fold form here>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TO ENSURE THE CONCEALMENT OF THE PARTICIPANT’S IDENTITY DURING JUDGING, THIS SIDE MUST REMAIN DOWN. (Unfold and display the entire form after all judging is complete) Please complete the following. Where grown: ________________________ _________________________ State & County/Parrish USDA Hardiness Zone __________ Thank you for your participation. Good luck! Citruholics Banquet will be held 6pm Friday Night, November 20th at Gilligans Restaurant in Moncks Corner. The address is: 582 Dock Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 All food will be on your own, but we would like a head count for Gilligan’s so we can call them for table set ups. Send your desire to attend the banquet either to Darren Sheriff (TheCitrusGuy@netzero.com) or Kathy Woolsey (krwoolsey@gmail.com) Hotel accommodations at Moncks Corner Inn, 505 Rembert C Dennis Blvd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. This classic lodging is 1.1 miles from Old Santee Canal State Park and 1.3 miles from Gilligan’s Restaurant. The straightforward rooms come with desks and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. There's also free WiFi and high-pressure showerheads in the bathrooms, while kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. Suites add kitchens and dining tables; some feature whirlpool tubs. Amenities include a free breakfast bar, a seasonal outdoor pool and an exercise room, as well as a 24-hour business center and free parking....See MoreSweet citrus trees in 2016
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Comments (10)Steve, how long it's been from the moment you graft-it? I suggest to put a plastic bag (or food stretch foil) around the graft area, so that the scion will not desiccate. Teflon tape is not water-tight (it is watertight only if compressed between nut and bolt) and will allow water to evaporate from the graft area. I use a zip-lock bag for 10-14 days after grafting, then remove the Teflon tape and paint the wound with acrylic paint....See Moreponcirusguy6b452xx
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoMeyer lemons coming along STRONG, LOL.
No to very little visible changes in the sweetlee tangerine trees. I will post their pictures later.
Steve
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9 years agoNagami is dead. all 3 PT,s survived with leaves
Unless the graft took and survived under the Teflon and paint cover she is dead. The trunk below and above are blackish.
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Meiwa still lives.
PT in the can lives. 2 Trunks on meiwa live.
cory (Zone 7a, NJ)
9 years agocory (Zone 7a, NJ)
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoHere's a picture. You can have the largest one. I also have a few Moro Blood Oranges if you would like one. They are slightly larger.
Cory
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9 years agoy Sweetlee tangerine #2 in its 30 gallon container is showing new growth.
The 2 limbs from the lower right are from #4 all other visible is from #2. This is the slowest of my sweetlee trees to grow this spring
Sweetlee #4 is showing the most aggressive growth. It has 57 shoots from 5 inches to 12 inches. They probably average about 8 inches. That adds up to just under 40 feet of twig growth in 2015. I will be unable to get a good picture of this tree until the greenhouse comes down.
Sweetlee #3 is 6 feet 2 inches tall
Seed grown and planted in the ground on the south side of my basement
Steve
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9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoUpdate on on Meyer lemon#2
Bowing anyone. Strrrrrrrrick. perfect game 300 and won
cory (Zone 7a, NJ)
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoThe latest and only lemon left on my Meyer lemon tree.
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8 years agoThe trees that are planted in the ground are in a mix of about 1/3 totally rotted plant mater and 2/3 garden dirt from the yard., The trees in the containers are in soil of 2/3 totally rotted plant mater and 1/3 garden dirt from the yard. Through out the winter I mulch with shredded leaves. As the leave rot the earth worm move the nutrients down into the root zone. This whole planting medium is on top of a logs and sick compost pile about 6 feet deep. As this slowly rots the trees drop as they grow and will not out grow the greenhouse until they are 13 feet tall. The greenhouse roof was 7 feet from the pile at the beginning and was 9 feet this spring.
The soil I use for my container plants is much too heavy and anyone else should use the 5-1-1 mix or equivalent.
I water by hand with milk jugs. The GH has no doors and I enter through a window.
My wife hands me the water through this window. The GH is sealed tight and cannot be opened with out disassembling it. Heating and cooling was done with a fan in my window to exchange air.My GH is down
Hardy Chicago figs in a 30 gallon. She is 14 months old from cutting
Tangerine tree on each side of HC fig trees
Last of 4 HC fig in 30 gallon. All 4 figs were rooted from cuttings march 2014
1 of 2 meyer lemon on garage roof
Tangerine tree in a 30 gallon container
All my trees are out of the greenhouse and the GH Ha s been disassembled for the summer
Steve
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago3 new additions to the family. A gift fro Cory on the bugs forum & all things citrus.
fukushu kumquat from seed #!
seed grown fukushu kumquat tree #2
Meiwa grafted to Kuharske Citrange rootstock
All 3 trees are just begining to put out new growth
Steve
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoMeiwa has flowers
main trunk tipped left
upper and lower pictures right side up
poncirusguy6b452xx
8 years agoA new addition to my citrus collection.
New Zealand lemonade tree. A gift from Pip on the citrus forum.
poncirusguy6b452xx
8 years agoMy latest picture of sweetlee#3
2 years 6 months 3 weeks from seed sprout and 8 feet tall. The thorns have ceased above node 102. She may be at maturity and flower this spring of 2016
cory (Zone 7a, NJ)
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8 years agoAn update on my 2 seed grown fukushu kumquat trees
the double trunk Fukushu#2 from seed to left of yardstick shows 12 inches.
The 4 trunk Fukushu#1 from seed shows 10 inches tall
poncirusguy6b452xx
8 years agoMy 2 seed grown fukushu kumquat trees have graduated up to their own 7 gallon buckets in 7-3-1 mix at 20 pounds / 7 gallons.
Both trees' roots filled their 1 gallon bottomless containers and were separated from the beets bucket and move as seen above.
poncirusguy6b452xx
8 years agoCurrent pictures of sweet citrus trees
top view of Fukushu kumquat tree #1
Fukushu kumquat tree #1
Fukushu #2 top half
Fukushu #2 bottom half
the pair of seed grown Fukushu kumquat trees.
four winds grafted lemonade tree grafted on top secret rootstock
Meiwa kumquat grafted on Kuharske Citrange.
poncirusguy6b452xx
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoUnder lights and inside for the winter
Fukushu kumquat #1 inside bucket light system
under lamp awaiting its bucket light
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8 years agoMeyer lemon tree get root pruned, trimmed, then planted outside in ground.
tree removed from a 30 gallon container and trimed to about a 20 gallon root ball.
Into the hole with a 6 inch rise above the surrounding.
Watered well n to its hole. No feed since mid July to prevent growth this fall/winter.
When completed its triple layer glass all sides but north wall. This will keep it healthy and warm enough to burst out in growth next March/April.
I noticed to day that it has sprouted out with better than 30 sprouts with what looks like a very aggressive growth period. I will have to add another story to this, add a soil heater, and start a feeding program.
poncirusguy6b452xx
8 years agoMeyer lemon in basement.
bursting out with new growth. got to learn how to use my black Friday Nikon S7000 camera.
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8 years agoI use Kroger brand aluminum foil in the 200 ft roll 1/3 the cost of name brand. I also use aluminum spaghetti/lasagna party trays. They are stif and hold up well on the flat bottoms of the buckets.
Lots of glass
inside greenhouse in 1-7-15
6 foot wide 9 foot tall 14 foot long against south side of house.
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