@backyardsounds My experience during some -10C weather was that anything that wasn't wrapped in remay (despite christmas lights) died. But we rarely have winters that get that cold.
I'm in the south of New Zealand (temperate climate, far South Pacific). The Meyer Lemon grafted onto Trifoliata aka Trifoliate Orange rootstock is considered the most cold tolerant Citrus variety. According to some textbooks, Meyer lemons can be successfully reproduced by cuttings and their own roots are quite strong. Trees bought in garden nurseries are likely to be grafted. Trifoliata is a distant relative of the Lemon, a deciduous bush from Northern China. Evergreen top on deciduous roots !
Most meyer lemons are grown from rooted cuttings. Bobs trees are grafted on trifoliate orange - mostly .Meyer lemons do well once they are established. They need to be protected here in the northwest. I have a 7meyer' tree growing outside in Vancouver. Your best bet is to buy a tree from a nursery for $20 and up.Meyer lemons are seedless
Most meyer lemons are grown from rooted cuttings. Bobs trees are grafted on trifoliate orange - mostly .Meyerlemons do well once they are established. They need to be protected here in the northwest. I have a 7meyer' tree growing outside in Vancouver. Your best bet is to buy a tree from a nursery for $20 and up.Meyer lemons are seedless
The seed coating on a lemon seed is pretty thin. I don't think you need to worry too much about removing it. I started quite a few tangerine seedlines a few years ago without removing the shell. What does help is a germination mat (heating mat) and lots of patience.
That said, do you really want to wait 8 years to get fruit from your lemon tree, and an uncertain quality of fruit at that. My home grown tangerine is taller than me, probably about 5 years old, and hasn't bloomed yet.
Whats the correct way to start from seed.... ive been watching a few videos, some say plant the seed as is from a lemon. And some say to remove the hard shell, and then the brown skin inside the shell?
Bob is in Sidney BC, Canada, which is probably a bit cooler than Seattle in the winter (a bit further north). Have you tried spraying your tree with a weak ammonia solution? Seems to be recommend by the "Bug off" book for spider mites.
I live in Seattle and have a meyer that i bring indoors. Its fairly new and I am fighting spider mites. Seeing this I wonder if I should get another one and plant it outside using the tricks you do. The climate should be pretty close though not as warm as Portland. Our houses are close together and I have a space I think could take a tree nicely in front but I would rather put it in the back where there is more space but much less light (mainly mornings and early afternoon). Thoughts?
i would like to start one lemon and one orange tree in my geenhouse. is your stock grafted ot grown from seeds? do you start them yourself? do you sell them? how long does it take to get fruit from a young tree?
Last I heard he wasn't selling orange trees (sigh), but that he might be changing that. I was able to buy a tangerine and blood orange from a nursery near Elk lake during the summer though. Had a dozen ripe tangerines so far.
Definitely grafted. Bob isn't a big fan of growing trees from seeds (that eight year waiting period). Believe the lemon trees he imports from the states (he has an import license).
Victoria is relatively unique in Canada in terms of its mild seasons. Similar to Portland. Bob has the lemons underneath an overhang and puts some christmas lights (the c9 lights) on them which only get turned on when it gets below 0C or so. The trees are good to -4C, the fruit to -2C.
I've got one of his lemon trees growing in my mostly unheated greenhouse and its doing reasonably well (brought in a lemon on Sunday).
Wait a second, he's saying that a string of Christmas lights can protect a tree when temperatures get well below zero? That's just amazing!
backyardsounds 3 days ago
@backyardsounds My experience during some -10C weather was that anything that wasn't wrapped in remay (despite christmas lights) died. But we rarely have winters that get that cold.
ericthecyclist 3 days ago
I'm in the south of New Zealand (temperate climate, far South Pacific). The Meyer Lemon grafted onto Trifoliata aka Trifoliate Orange rootstock is considered the most cold tolerant Citrus variety. According to some textbooks, Meyer lemons can be successfully reproduced by cuttings and their own roots are quite strong. Trees bought in garden nurseries are likely to be grafted. Trifoliata is a distant relative of the Lemon, a deciduous bush from Northern China. Evergreen top on deciduous roots !
KiwiCatherineJemma 1 month ago
wowwwwwwwwww ! hahahha that just awesome! very impressive! citrus in canada!
namirdu13 1 month ago
thanks for sharing. May i know what type of soil you need ? how to have them bear more fruits ?
i prefer natural fertilisers. do they need lots of sun ? thank you.
felice2442 1 month ago
Awesome garden. Bob knows his stuff. I met him years ago when he was over visiting our island.
BananaJSSI 6 months ago
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Most meyer lemons are grown from rooted cuttings. Bobs trees are grafted on trifoliate orange - mostly .Meyer lemons do well once they are established. They need to be protected here in the northwest. I have a 7meyer' tree growing outside in Vancouver. Your best bet is to buy a tree from a nursery for $20 and up.Meyer lemons are seedless
mrtnt1717 10 months ago
Most meyer lemons are grown from rooted cuttings. Bobs trees are grafted on trifoliate orange - mostly .Meyerlemons do well once they are established. They need to be protected here in the northwest. I have a 7meyer' tree growing outside in Vancouver. Your best bet is to buy a tree from a nursery for $20 and up.Meyer lemons are seedless
mrtnt1717 10 months ago
The seed coating on a lemon seed is pretty thin. I don't think you need to worry too much about removing it. I started quite a few tangerine seedlines a few years ago without removing the shell. What does help is a germination mat (heating mat) and lots of patience.
That said, do you really want to wait 8 years to get fruit from your lemon tree, and an uncertain quality of fruit at that. My home grown tangerine is taller than me, probably about 5 years old, and hasn't bloomed yet.
ericthecyclist 11 months ago
Whats the correct way to start from seed.... ive been watching a few videos, some say plant the seed as is from a lemon. And some say to remove the hard shell, and then the brown skin inside the shell?
evanahickey 11 months ago
Bob is in Sidney BC, Canada, which is probably a bit cooler than Seattle in the winter (a bit further north). Have you tried spraying your tree with a weak ammonia solution? Seems to be recommend by the "Bug off" book for spider mites.
ericthecyclist 11 months ago
I live in Seattle and have a meyer that i bring indoors. Its fairly new and I am fighting spider mites. Seeing this I wonder if I should get another one and plant it outside using the tricks you do. The climate should be pretty close though not as warm as Portland. Our houses are close together and I have a space I think could take a tree nicely in front but I would rather put it in the back where there is more space but much less light (mainly mornings and early afternoon). Thoughts?
ramonetl 11 months ago
i would like to start one lemon and one orange tree in my geenhouse. is your stock grafted ot grown from seeds? do you start them yourself? do you sell them? how long does it take to get fruit from a young tree?
TheGaya1978 2 years ago
Last I heard he wasn't selling orange trees (sigh), but that he might be changing that. I was able to buy a tangerine and blood orange from a nursery near Elk lake during the summer though. Had a dozen ripe tangerines so far.
ericthecyclist 2 years ago
@ericthecyclist
would you know if he grows his trees from seed or they are grafted? thanks for you help. appreciate your answers.
TheGaya1978 2 years ago
Definitely grafted. Bob isn't a big fan of growing trees from seeds (that eight year waiting period). Believe the lemon trees he imports from the states (he has an import license).
Eric.
ericthecyclist 2 years ago
You can find bobs email by searching for fruit trees and more.
The some of the lemon trees I bought from him already had fruit on them. The rest are blooming.
ericthecyclist 2 years ago
how are you growing them in the cold
chacha0978 2 years ago
Victoria is relatively unique in Canada in terms of its mild seasons. Similar to Portland. Bob has the lemons underneath an overhang and puts some christmas lights (the c9 lights) on them which only get turned on when it gets below 0C or so. The trees are good to -4C, the fruit to -2C.
I've got one of his lemon trees growing in my mostly unheated greenhouse and its doing reasonably well (brought in a lemon on Sunday).
ericthecyclist 2 years ago
nice lemons, i can't wait until lemon season again. I'll have lemonade for a month.
BELLIGERENTbonzo 2 years ago
You can also make lemonade from actual lemons instead of chemicals.
sbflash311 2 years ago