Citrus Growers Forum

Till · Posted: Tue 05 Mar, 2013 7:04 pm

That means of course that the answer to all hybridizers "Don't try what could not have been done in 100 years!" is not to the point. 100 years have passed away. Right. But they haven't been 100 years of research. So there is much hope for us that we breed something very interesting. Nothing for the big market but something that we citrus friends will enjoy.

Millet · Posted: Tue 05 Mar, 2013 7:17 pm

Yeah right, good luck with that ! - Millet

ilyaC · Posted: Tue 05 Mar, 2013 7:35 pm

Millet wrote:

ilyaC yes, the decorative market exist, but that limited market would never attract research. The people and organizations that have the talent and the financial ability in citrus research are not interested, and will never be interested. There is little benefit in it, and no real money in it. - Millet

Millet, citrus fruit production is a typical commodity market, the prices can go only down since mass production is possible in many parts of underdeveloped world, while decorative trees market is strong due to diversification; the people will be always interested in planting new, improved exotic stuff and pay extra money for it.

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Millet · Posted: Tue 05 Mar, 2013 7:38 pm

ilyaC, lets agree to disagree, and leave it at that. Take care. - Millet

Radoslav · Posted: Wed 06 Mar, 2013 5:22 am

It is also about tradition. In Italy, there is tradition of growing ornamental citrus plants for centuries. As we know, here are new potential additions for this market of pot culture. http://www.freshplaza.it/photoalbum/PAViewAlbum.asp?ID=538&CMD=THUMB&photo=14
Profesional breeders still working hard on new citrus hybrids, suitable to grow in pots. And also suitable to survive indoor ( living room) conditions
I think, here in Europe, it is big and growing business.

klemmd · Posted: Fri 08 Mar, 2013 6:07 pm

If an edible citrus could be developed to do well in zone 7, that means it could be grown all the way up to New York. That's millions and millions of people along the Eastern seaboard who could grow it.

I believe there would be a lot of interest in growing an edible citrus, at least as a novelty. The best varieties come from zones 8/8B and warmer, or from the grocery store, right now.

But if it were offered in some of the online nurseries -- Plant Delights, Woodlanders, etc., I believe there would be a demand. Nothing like 'Knockout Roses' however. LOL!

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ilyaC · Posted: Sun 10 Mar, 2013 3:38 pm

Just imagined the reaction of Florida citrus industry Laughing

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