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rudell
Joined: 18 Nov 2008
Posts: 22
Location: New-Brunswick CANADA
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| Posted: Fri 05 Dec, 2008 9:54 am |
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I have a question...I've noticed this cute thing in potted plants thats out it's like a ball filled with water that kinda feeds the plant ? maybe that way I would be sure of not overwatering? |
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Las Palmas Norte
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Joined: 18 Nov 2005
Posts: 199
Location: Lantzville, Vancouver Island
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| Posted: Fri 05 Dec, 2008 5:21 pm |
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| rudell wrote: | | I have a question...I've noticed this cute thing in potted plants thats out it's like a ball filled with water that kinda feeds the plant ? maybe that way I would be sure of not overwatering? |
Good conversaion piece for grannies ... that's about it.
Cheers, Barrie. |
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Las Palmas Norte
Citruholic
Joined: 18 Nov 2005
Posts: 199
Location: Lantzville, Vancouver Island
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| Posted: Fri 05 Dec, 2008 5:24 pm |
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| Junglekeeper wrote: | | Las Palmas Norte wrote: | | O...K then. |
I hope that doesn't mean you feel slighted - you're certainly no stranger to me. Come to think of it, have you heard anything from leapfrog, another Canuck? I haven't seen any posts from him for a long time. |
Not at all ... just glad you cleared the confusion.
Nothing from leapfrog on any of the forums I visit either. He/she was from the Victoria area?
Cheers, Barrie. |
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rudell
Joined: 18 Nov 2008
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Location: New-Brunswick CANADA
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| Posted: Fri 05 Dec, 2008 8:20 pm |
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[quote="Las Palmas Norte"] | rudell wrote: | I
Good conversaion piece for grannies ... that's about it.
Cheers, Barrie. |
okk.....got it.... |
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Granrey
Joined: 18 Nov 2008
Posts: 9
Location: Edmonton, AB
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| Posted: Sun 07 Dec, 2008 1:25 am |
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| gregn wrote: | | rudell wrote: | How nice to meet all of you.  .. citrus really is addictive  what is the coldest temp in winter to say that you can grow them outdoor...here is NB is gets sometimes -45 on the coldest of weather ..not ofter but it does happen. |
The Citrus ichangensis, also called Ichang papeda is the hardiest true citrus which produces an inedible fruit. I have heard it is hardy to -20 to 25 c (but for how long?) The Trifoliate orange is good for another 5c below the temps mentioned above. My trifoliates are mostly deciduous.
Greg |
I wonder if we could graft another edible citrus on it.
That should be interesting to check. |
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Las Palmas Norte
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Joined: 18 Nov 2005
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Location: Lantzville, Vancouver Island
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| Posted: Sun 07 Dec, 2008 6:21 am |
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True Citrus ichangensis is from SW China and according to the late great Robert Lee Riffle, is adaptable in zone 8b although sometimes damaged in zone 8 [an unlikely candidate for "hardy to -20 to 25 c (but for how long?)"].
Riffle goes on to state; "The hybrid known as Yuzu seems to be a cross between C. ichangensis and C. reticulata ... It has reportedly survived 10°F without damage, making it suitable for zones 8 through 11 and possibly hardy even in zone 7. It loses it's leaves and goes dormant with freezing weather. "
This makes one wonder if fruit production would even be a reality in the colder regions?
Cheers, Barrie. |
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willy1der
Joined: 15 Dec 2008
Posts: 4
Location: london ont
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| Posted: Mon 15 Dec, 2008 3:59 am |
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Im in london ,ontario.Ive got a lemon and a keylime that I have to bring in around the start of october.They are getting heavier each time but its worth it!! |
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rudell
Joined: 18 Nov 2008
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Location: New-Brunswick CANADA
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| Posted: Mon 15 Dec, 2008 10:16 am |
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welcome....I can't wait to take my citrus out in the spring ...I'm hoping it'll give it a boost.. |
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