I live near the border in southern calif about 15 miles inland. im in a valley where it can get very hot in the summer, but is nice the rest of the year. No frost. Ive dug deep and ammended the soil with about 50 % grow mulch. I've filled the holes 3 times with water to check for drainage. The 3rd fill drained in under an hour. All my friends at work have at least one lemon tree and can't use what they have, so I know I don't want lemons. But i would like to try something different in it's place. Basically I want 3 med sized citrus and want help telling me what to buy? thank you.
2006-07-20 22:00:57 · 4 answers · asked by Dead Polly 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE.
Hey, you looking for a job? Sounds like you'd be a great Master Gardener. You did your homework, and did a text book dig and drain for southern calif DG soil. After all that work I'll make sure you get the best to fill your holes.
First a nice winter juicer. holds well on the tree for up to 5 months so you won't be over loaded and have to pass 'um out at work.
VALENCIA Orange.
2nd choice the classic easy peel eat'n orange. this one will do great in the heat, holds well on the tree & is ready early season.
"Robertson" NAVEL.
You wanted different, and you have the perfect location for this one. A real "gourmet's" citrus with rich overtones of raspberries.
"TAROCCO" Blood Orange.
wonderful taste, great for eating or for it's blood red juice. Yum!
The first two you'll find at any good nursery in your area. You may have to shop around a bit for the blood orange or call your local MASTER GARDENER sight in San Diego and they can advise on some nurserys in your area that carry them.
858-694-2860 san diego master gardener hot line.
Sounds like you live pretty close to me, so give me a call when your ready to pick your first bloods. i'll be glad to help you eat some!
2006-07-20 22:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 14⤊ 1⤋
Plant a Meyer Lemon--these are great and the blooms smell heavenly--thye produce regular size lemons to enjoy as well. Foliage is a pretty gloss.
2006-07-21 03:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Ann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a few nurseries and talk to the horticulturists there... you should be able to get six trees in three....
two different citruses can be grafted onto the one stump...
so choose away....
limes are great for al kinds of food .. thai in particular uses a lot of lime.. try getting two different limes grafted in one...
two different oranges in one...
two different mandarines..
you should have a good variety...
2006-07-20 22:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the forums at http://www.suburbangarden.com/ they are geared more toward this type of questions
2006-07-21 00:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋