Just got a sick tree from Four Winds
Vladimir (Zone 5b Massachusetts)
7 years ago
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My New Four Winds Trees pics! (but also transplant shock worry)
Comments (14)Thanks Josh for the reply! I have them under the ledge of the patio, so they are getting some wind protection. I could put them in the greenhouse away from the fan and they would be better protected wind wise, but I think it may be still too hot for them in there? Yes Josh, I love blood oranges! I have another blood named Vaniglia Sanguigno I got from Logees when I was on vaca in CT, but it is not in fruiting stage yet. I just think blood oranges are so beautiful! And i am also excited for tasting a finger lime. The vesicles are round and the juice is suppose to just pop in your mouth. I was reading some fancy chef article or something that says because the vesicles are round and closed until bit into, the release of flavor in very intense and tasty along with the added addition of texture when it pops open. Again, the article explained it much better than I am here. I hope they have the red finger lime in the US one day. What is considered "too hot" for newly transplanted citrus? Mike, I know the worst part is the change of seasons and hauling the citrus in! I did this for years. But now I have the greenhouse and it has made a tremendous difference! For the first time i did not have to worry about leaf drop due to indoor lighting issues. If I remember correctly Mike, you have a greenhouse, but still bring them in around February when it gets real cold? I kept mine in the greenhouse all winter with heat of course. I only kept it in the low 40's on the coldest nights, sometimes even getting to the upper 30's, experimenting since it was my first year, and the citrus had no issues! I was suprised! Definitely reacted much better to the greenhouse than all the years being in my house with lights. Although I did not have the greenhouse up yet when Sandy came, which was a good thing because who knows if it would of gotten destroyed. But when Sandy came, I had my one room in the house filled with all my citrus and figs and other special plants so I would not lose them in the storm. Then, I had hauled them all back outside just to have them all hauled back inside less than a week later because of our freak Halloween snow storm! I am sure you had part of that too Mike? Oh, before I go, should I give them any epsom salts or vinegar now, or when I first fertlize over the weekend? Thanks guys! Christy...See MoreWhat is it about Four Winds trees them so glorious?
Comments (19)Well I just repotted my oro blanco- it's Four Winds repotting week on the forum lol!! I noticed that the tree was in a mix very close to a proper 511 and as a result I found it incredibly easy to cleanse the roots of the old media. Compared to the record buck trees it was a breeze! Another major point for For Winds! Did you guys notice that too?...See MoreMy in ground mandarins from four winds are a disappointment.
Comments (22)Hi everybody, Rootstock selection will change from variety to variety and dwarf and semi dwarf rootstock should always perform better in the ground then in a container. A nursery may not want to disclose what rootstock they use because they feel that information may give their competitors an edge, though generally they will tell you. In Cali everything needs to be registered if it is to be propagated commercially, so getting a name should be easy. As I just mentioned roostock selection varies but there are several rootsotck that I always stay clear of, one of them in particular is the flying dragon. To be completely honest I see almost no advantages to using flying dragon or almost any of the true dwarf rootstocks. I prefer a semi dwarf rootstock like the C-35 or Rich 16-6. They function well in containers and in the ground and have few graft incompatibilities. Before you buy your citrus trees you should do your research. We are talking about something that you should have for years to come and give you great pleasure during that time. Buying a cheap tree on a whim will likely give you headaches instead. Also on a side note, even though Imidacloprid is considered to be 'safe' by the USDA (Ha!), there are many studies finding that Imidacloprid does affect bees and is one of the contributing factors of CCD. In 2013 the EFSA released a report proving this and stated: "neonicotinoids pose an unacceptably high risk to bees". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imidacloprid_effects_on_bees...See MoreJust received Gold Nugget from Four Winds Growers
Comments (60)My GN from them that arrived maybe a couple of weeks before Stephen's is looking better. I got rid of the scale and it has grown new shoots that have now matured and are dark green. The leaves the tree came with were very deficient and it has dropped many. I still find it is dropping the old leaves almost daily. However, the new growth that it put out looks good so I think the tree is on its way to health. I do expect better from them. My bouquet de fleurs may be improving, but it was very light when I got it and seemed to get worse after being here for a while. I THINK it finally is on its way to health although it has not pushed out any growth other than the rootstock, which I removed....See MoreSammers510
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