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Title: A hint of citrus bounty to come?
Post by: MikeHardman on January 13, 2013, 07:16:26 PM
Taken in my garden today, only a day or two after it was snowing...

Tiny flower buds on a lemon, and a cluster of young fruit on a lime.
Title: Re: A hint of citrus bounty to come?
Post by: helenaviolet on January 20, 2013, 02:41:39 PM
Snowing? That is amazing ! Delightful photos Mike but I am concerned for those little lime babies in the snow.There is a nice product called 'frost cloth' or alternatively 'arctic fleece' which is excellent for protecting young trees from frost and snow. It is better than plastic because it breathes and you can easily drape/fold/peg it in place.  :)
Title: Re: A hint of citrus bounty to come?
Post by: yvesans on January 20, 2013, 03:05:34 PM
Yes is certainly very early, I have just harvested all my remaining lemons and tidied the tree up, buds are showing on the Almond and Nectarine now but not on citrus yet.
Title: Re: A hint of citrus bounty to come?
Post by: MikeHardman on January 20, 2013, 09:29:54 PM
Helena - fret not - those limettes are OK.
Thanks for the advice regarding the fleece. I have some of that, but I have not used it as it increases the sail effect considerably, it would need serious securing against the wind, and my young citruses are at risk of damage in the wind as it is.