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Tangerines = trees? - morganlady - 02-09-2008
Carey's home-grown tangerines were so good (I normally don't shop for citrus fruit) that when I ate them all, I sought out more at Makuu Farmer's market.
Well, I had 2 still-greenish fruits left over the morning I had to fly out (and you KNOW how they won't let you fly with fruits), so I just threw them into my backyard.
Will I be lucky enough to have a couple of saplings growing when I return? Are tangerines a crossbreeding project (will they taste as good as the original fruits)?
Thanks
RE: Tangerines = trees? - jdirgo - 02-09-2008
The best bet to get a tree that's true to the parent is grafting. Let your little backyard trees get started and then graft on a small branch from Carey's tree. Most of the nurseries can tell you how to graft.
John Dirgo, R, ABR, e-PRO
Aloha Coast Realty, LLC
808-987-9243 cell
http://www.alohacoastrealty.com
RE: Tangerines = trees? - Carolann R - 02-09-2008
Oh we do! We do! Thanks Carey! I'll give you a call soon.
Carrie
http://www.carrierojo.etsy.com
http://www.vintageandvelvet.blogspot.com
"Freedom has a scent like the top of a newborn baby's head..." U2
RE: Tangerines = trees? - Larry T - 02-10-2008
Carey I would like to try rooting a cutting also if you have extra . The Moringa cuttings worked out so good I am on a roll. Thanks, and yes the fruit was great.
Bill