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Note that they hardened those citrus trees over many generations by gradually moving them north. While they were able to produce oranges, etc., I believe it bec
by julienchastang 4y ago
Note that they hardened those citrus trees over many generations by gradually moving them north. While they were able to produce oranges, etc., I believe it became economically inviable over the course of the 20th C. What I wonder about is if any of those citrus varieties still exist today?
- ed25519FUUU 4y agoI know that the rootstock they commonly use for many citrus in the USA (Flying Dragon) is hardy down to nearly subzero Fahrenheit but the fruit doesn’t taste very good!