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Darkman
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Joined: 20 Jul 2010
Posts: 966
Location: Pensacola Florida South of I-10 Zone 8b/9a
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| Posted: Thu 22 Jul, 2010 5:01 pm |
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I have posted several questions regarding the best varieties to plant in Pensacola Florida. Navels have come up several times which brings up a question. I have heard that Navels do not ripen until late season February to March. I would be pretty much be assured to have a freeze by then on most years. Do they have early season Navels and which would you plant in my area?
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David.
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Joined: 09 Nov 2009
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Location: San Benito , Texas
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| Posted: Thu 22 Jul, 2010 7:21 pm |
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I wAs sent some cara cara last year from a member here and I gotta say that was the best darn navel I have ever tasted.
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Laaz
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Joined: 12 Nov 2005
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Location: Dorchester County, South Carolina
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| Posted: Thu 22 Jul, 2010 8:39 pm |
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Washington & Cara Cara both ripen lat Nov - Dec. I have both in my yard and they do fine. Great quality fruit.
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Darkman
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Joined: 20 Jul 2010
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Location: Pensacola Florida South of I-10 Zone 8b/9a
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| Posted: Thu 22 Jul, 2010 11:16 pm |
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I have added both Cara Cara and Washington to my list. It was said the the Cara Cara shares many of the characteristics of the Washington.
Thanks,
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mrtexas
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Joined: 02 Dec 2005
Posts: 1029
Location: 9a Missouri City,TX
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| Posted: Fri 23 Jul, 2010 4:01 pm |
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CC colors up much better than washington in SE Texas. They are a nice red even in summertime. My best fruit out of 25 trees. Washington navels in my yard never colored up by Christmas, just a very pale orange. |
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Darkman
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Joined: 20 Jul 2010
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Location: Pensacola Florida South of I-10 Zone 8b/9a
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Thanks to all,
I think Cara Cara has won. It can perform double duty as a Blood Orange.
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