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Sven_limoen
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| Posted: Wed 18 Apr, 2012 1:36 pm |
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Since we always have mandarins and oranges at home that we bought at the supermarket, I started wondering if it is possible to use the seeds of these citrus for propagation?
Greets
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Laaz
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| Posted: Wed 18 Apr, 2012 2:12 pm |
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Yes
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Sven_limoen
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| Posted: Thu 19 Apr, 2012 7:07 am |
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Would they need a couple of weeks of stratification? They are always kept cool so it could be possible that they are ready to to be potted immediatelly?
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igor.fogarasi
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| Posted: Thu 19 Apr, 2012 7:30 am |
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there's no need for stratification of citrus seeds. |
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cristofre
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Location: Clayton, Georgia USA zone 7B/8A
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| Posted: Mon 23 Apr, 2012 3:44 pm |
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| Sven_limoen wrote: | Since we always have mandarins and oranges at home that we bought at the supermarket, I started wondering if it is possible to use the seeds of these citrus for propagation?
Greets |
I am currently growing Mandarin, Meyer Lemon, Trifoliate orange, and kumquat seedlings from grocery store fruits.
One thing to remember is that seed grown trees will take longer to flower and fruit than a tree that is grafted using mature buds/branches.
It may take anywhere from 3-15 years for seedling citrus to fruit, depending on type of citrus.
On the other hand, compared to buying grafted trees, growing your own from seed is practically free (and sometimes easier to obtain). If you have the time and place for them to grow, then have fun! |
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MarcV
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danero2004
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| Posted: Mon 23 Apr, 2012 4:56 pm |
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| MarcV wrote: |  What grocery store sells trifoliate oranges?  |
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GT
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| Posted: Tue 24 Apr, 2012 12:55 am |
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| MarcV wrote: | | What grocery store sells trifoliate oranges? |
That was my question too!!! Please, tell us! |
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Ned
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| Posted: Tue 24 Apr, 2012 1:57 pm |
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"What grocery store sells trifoliate oranges?"
Hell's Corner Grocery. |
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cristofre
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| Posted: Tue 24 Apr, 2012 2:28 pm |
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| MarcV wrote: | | What grocery store sells trifoliate oranges? |
What??? You don't have trifoliate oranges in your grocery store? You are missing out on a taste sensation! yum!
Oops, no ha ha.. that was a mistake....no the trifoliate orange seeds I got from a tree near where I live.
No, we are not in the habit of selling disgusting fruit in our grocery stores around here  |
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MarcV
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| Posted: Tue 24 Apr, 2012 2:44 pm |
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| cristofre wrote: | | MarcV wrote: | | What grocery store sells trifoliate oranges? |
What??? You don't have trifoliate oranges in your grocery store? You are missing out on a taste sensation! yum!
Oops, no ha ha.. that was a mistake....no the trifoliate orange seeds I got from a tree near where I live.
No, we are not in the habit of selling disgusting fruit in our grocery stores around here |
The smell alone amost makes me throw up! 
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Sven_limoen
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| Posted: Thu 26 Apr, 2012 12:58 pm |
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Tomorrow me and my moms will take a trip to the supermarket and besideds a shopping card filled with stuff that I don't really need, I think I'll put some oranges and mandarins in it too. 
If everything goes well, tomorrow I'll plant the first seeds.
Does a regular potting soil meet the requirements for citrus seeds?
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MarcV
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| Posted: Thu 26 Apr, 2012 2:44 pm |
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Don't forget to bring some lemons and grapefruits and pummelos and and and...
Any potting soil should do!
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Sven_limoen
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| Posted: Thu 26 Apr, 2012 4:28 pm |
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| MarcV wrote: | Don't forget to bring some lemons and grapefruits and pummelos and and and...
Any potting soil should do! |
Ow yes!!!! I forgot about those! Do we have grapefruit in Belgium?
Grapefruit is not a pompelmoes or am I wrong?
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MarcV
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| Posted: Thu 26 Apr, 2012 4:31 pm |
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[quote="Sven_limoen"] | MarcV wrote: | Ow yes!!!! I forgot about those! Do we have grapefruit in Belgium?
Grapefruit is not a pompelmoes or am I wrong? |
You're right! 
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