Mulching a Citrus Tree in Winter: Yes or No?
Should you mulch a citrus tree in winter? University sources disagree. Materials, thickness, distance from the trunk, and when bare soil is the better choice.
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US 119: Investigating an American Hybrid
US 119: parentage, flavor, fruit splitting, and real-world hardiness of an American hybrid of orange and Poncirus. Our verdict: who should plant it, where, and how.
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Growing Yuzu: From Planting to Harvest
How do you grow a yuzu in France? Planting, pot or in the ground, watering, frost protection, and harvest: the right choices for your garden.
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The 10 Best Hardy Citrus for Cooking
Yuzu, Meyer, sudachi, Nagami, Eremorange, limequat: 10 citrus for cooking, their flavors, and the best uses for zest, juice, and whole fruit.
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Bitter Orange: A History with a Mediterranean Fragrance
Discover the bitter orange tree: history of the sour orange, varieties, orange blossom, hardiness, and the role of tristeza in its decline as a rootstock.
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When to Bring a Potted Citrus Indoors
When should you bring a potted citrus indoors? Weather, choice of shelter, light, and watering: the right guideposts for preparing overwintering without waiting for frost.
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Eremorange: The Orange and Desert Lime Hybrid
Eremorange: sweet orange × Citrus glauca parentage, the origin of the plant material, cold, and drought. What is documented, and what remains uncertain.
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Citrus in September: Which Fruits to Harvest?
Blue yuzu, sudachis, early satsumas, clementines, and hybrids: the hardy citrus to harvest in September, and the chores of early fall.
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Citrus in Summer: Watering and Extreme Heat
Watering, protecting pots from overheating, young fruit drop, heat-wave pests: the complete guide to caring for citrus in midsummer. Zone by zone.
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FA5 Rootstock: Strengths and Limitations
FA5 (Forner-Alcaide 5): the rootstock on the rise in France. Origin, 7°F (−14°C) hardiness, lime tolerance, compatibilities — and the real limits no one mentions.
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Citrus in Pots: 6 Keys to Growing Them Well
Which citrus to choose, which pot, which potting mix, how to water: the complete guide to growing citrus in pots in France. Varieties, overwintering, mistakes to avoid.
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Yuzu, Sudachi, or Kabosu: Which Should You Choose?
Three hardy Japanese citrus fruits little known in France: yuzu, sudachi, kabosu. Hardiness, growing, and culinary uses compared. 2026 guide.
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