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Orange split
One of the oranges on my Dwarf Washington has split. Contents revealed about
2" wide. I can't upload pic because something's wrong on computer. Did this ever happen to NG member? Is it safe to let it keep on maturing? Alternative? Normally (hah!) oranges ripen about January; maybe this year a little sooner? Who knows - climate has gone beserk. This is So. Calif coastal. TIA HB |
Orange split
On Wed, 7 Oct 2015 11:58:38 -0700 (PDT), Hypatia Nachshon
wrote: One of the oranges on my Dwarf Washington has split. Contents revealed about 2" wide. I can't upload pic because something's wrong on computer. Did this ever happen to NG member? Is it safe to let it keep on maturing? Alternative? Normally (hah!) oranges ripen about January; maybe this year a little sooner? Who knows - climate has gone beserk. This is So. Calif coastal. TIA HB http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/8038.pdf |
Orange split
On 10/7/2015 11:58 AM, Hypatia Nachshon wrote:
One of the oranges on my Dwarf Washington has split. Contents revealed about 2" wide. I can't upload pic because something's wrong on computer. Did this ever happen to NG member? Is it safe to let it keep on maturing? Alternative? Normally (hah!) oranges ripen about January; maybe this year a little sooner? Who knows - climate has gone beserk. This is So. Calif coastal. TIA HB This is usually caused by uneven moisture in the soil. First, it is too dry; then, it is too wet. In the ground, you should allow the soil to dry to a depth of about 1-2 inches and then irrigate. When you irrigate, do not allow the soil to become soggy. Citrus requires good drainage. I have three dwarf citrus in large pots. See http://www.rossde.com/garden/dwarf_citrus.html. In the pots, I used my own home-made potting mix; see http://www.rossde.com/garden/garden_potting_mix.html. With the current drought, these get watered 15 minutes twice each week via a drip system; previously, I watered them every third day for about 20-25 minutes. I also have a dwarf tangelo in a raised bed framed with lose concrete blocks. For this, I dug to a depth equal to the height of the blocks. I stirred compost, wood chips, peat moss, coarse sand, and gypsum into the native clay soil. Every other year, I apply more gypsum to maintain good drainage. -- David E. Ross Climate: California Mediterranean, see http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary |
Orange split
On Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 12:29:55 PM UTC-7, Boron Elgar wrote:
On Wed, 7 Oct 2015 11:58:38 -0700 (PDT), Hypatia Nachshon wrote: One of the oranges on my Dwarf Washington has split. Contents revealed about 2" wide. I can't upload pic because something's wrong on computer. Did this ever happen to NG member? Is it safe to let it keep on maturing? Alternative? Normally (hah!) oranges ripen about January; maybe this year a little sooner? Who knows - climate has gone beserk. This is So. Calif coastal. TIA HB http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/8038.pdf Thanks to all who replied. The above site has been particularly useful. HB |
Orange split
On Sat, 10 Oct 2015 19:33:25 -0700 (PDT), Hypatia Nachshon
wrote: On Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 12:29:55 PM UTC-7, Boron Elgar wrote: On Wed, 7 Oct 2015 11:58:38 -0700 (PDT), Hypatia Nachshon wrote: One of the oranges on my Dwarf Washington has split. Contents revealed about 2" wide. I can't upload pic because something's wrong on computer. Did this ever happen to NG member? Is it safe to let it keep on maturing? Alternative? Normally (hah!) oranges ripen about January; maybe this year a little sooner? Who knows - climate has gone beserk. This is So. Calif coastal. TIA HB http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/8038.pdf Thanks to all who replied. The above site has been particularly useful. HB Always happy to help, and if it is something I do not know myself (that covers a *LOT* of stuff!), my instinct is to find an extension service or university ag department in my immediate area that is familiar with local plantings and problems. These sources are generally sources of excellent diagnostics and proven remedies. The only drawbacks are that often Big Ag is supported answers may be geared to professional growers, rather than home gardeners. |
Orange split
On Wed, 14 Oct 2015 10:34:32 -0400, Boron Elgar
wrote: On Sat, 10 Oct 2015 19:33:25 -0700 (PDT), Hypatia Nachshon wrote: On Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 12:29:55 PM UTC-7, Boron Elgar wrote: On Wed, 7 Oct 2015 11:58:38 -0700 (PDT), Hypatia Nachshon wrote: One of the oranges on my Dwarf Washington has split. Contents revealed about 2" wide. I can't upload pic because something's wrong on computer. Did this ever happen to NG member? Is it safe to let it keep on maturing? Alternative? Normally (hah!) oranges ripen about January; maybe this year a little sooner? Who knows - climate has gone beserk. This is So. Calif coastal. TIA HB http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/8038.pdf Thanks to all who replied. The above site has been particularly useful. HB Always happy to help, and if it is something I do not know myself (that covers a *LOT* of stuff!), my instinct is to find an extension service or university ag department in my immediate area that is familiar with local plantings and problems. These sources are generally sources of excellent diagnostics and proven remedies. The only drawbacks are that often Big Ag is supported answers may be geared to professional growers, rather than home gardeners. I call the Cornell Extention all the time with all sorts of gardening questions, they are very happy to help. http://albany.cce.cornell.edu/ |
Orange split
On Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 7:33:28 PM UTC-7, Hypatia Nachshon wrote:
On Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 12:29:55 PM UTC-7, Boron Elgar wrote: On Wed, 7 Oct 2015 11:58:38 -0700 (PDT), Hypatia Nachshon wrote: One of the oranges on my Dwarf Washington has split. Contents revealed about 2" wide. I can't upload pic because something's wrong on computer. Did this ever happen to NG member? Is it safe to let it keep on maturing? Alternative? Normally (hah!) oranges ripen about January; maybe this year a little sooner? Who knows - climate has gone beserk. This is So. Calif coastal. TIA HB http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/8038.pdf Thanks to all who replied. The above site has been particularly useful. HB Sigh! Another case where I didn't think of the obvious. Thanks to all who suggested contacting university extensions. HB |
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