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[rob hamilton <lostman_amiga@yahoo.com>]

I was there too!
It was a great event.  I learned alot. I wish it was
bit warmer weather though. I am told this may be a
yearly event. If so, next time we should have a
NAFEX/SFF table at the show. I think there were one or
two other memebers there too. I wish I had a group
t-shirt to wear. We could have picked up a few new
members.

Robert

--- Doc Lisenby <longdistshtr@shtc.net> wrote:
> 
> Went to the South Carolina Citrus Fruit Expo last
> Saturday in Columbia and other than the very cool
> and windy weather, it was very enjoyable.. A few
> pointers which were new to me might help some of you
> who are interested in hardy citrus. 
> Frost does more damage than cold temperatures.  Big
> problem is not watering enough during winter months.
>  Three problem insects are: White Flies (sooty mold
> carriers), Citrus Leaf Miners and Spider Mites. 
> Dormant oil spraying is recommended and soapy water
> may be beneficial.  Sandy soils are better than clay
> soils.  Sweetness determined by lack of water. 
> "Expert" advice as to what will grow in certain
> zones is doubtful and is disproved often. Frost
> protection "cage" of PVC pipe and frost cloth works
> as does electric lamp bulbs thermostatically
> controlled. Flushing frost off with water soon may
> help if done early. A lot of flavor depends on the
> rind rather than the fruit in marmalade.
> I tried the Satsuma and Limequat fruit even tho' the
> grower admitted that the Satsuma wasn't as sweet as
> usual because of too much rain. They were both good.
> All were grown on trifoliate root stock which
> results in some dwarfing and is for the hobby
> grower, not the commercial grower.
> Thanks for those who were involved in the
> notification, invitation and conducting of this
> program.
> I recommend that those who are interested in hardy
> citrus to attend the next one.
> Doc Lisenby
> Zone 7/8>
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