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Old 07-14-2008, 09:53 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Default Re: What did you plant today? (Fruit Trees)

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Originally Posted by ewitte View Post
Over my 1 week vacation that just ended. The citrus had fruit on them already when I purchased them. The average I've seen listed for here is 350 chill hours so I went with the lowest on the apple trees just to be safe. Couldn't you bring that # up artificially though?
In a greenhouse. You need: Between Nov. 1 and Jan. 1, the # of hours below 45 F minus the # of hours above 65 F.

Anna Apple and Dorsett Golden are both ultra-low chill and great tasting fruits. They should work well for you. For care instructions, see:
http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/gui...FruitsNuts.pdf
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