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[Hélène Dessureault <interverbis@videotron.ca>]

Hi Donna,

I was thinking indoor actually with three months outdoors in a warm spot. I was under the impression that this is a good variety for indoor cultivation.

Here, it is generally considered too cold for greenhouse winter veggies, and from November to February, you would have to provide lights as well, to grow anything worthwhile. Last night was -21 C ( around -25 F) unusually cold, but still, it is those unusual weather events that you worry about, when you a fragile installation such as a greenhouse. Buildings that are not well insulated become very expensive to heat. For us, greenhouses are only practical to extend the season and to work in the sun on nice days. It's a place to start tomatoes early.

 

Hélène

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Donna &/or Kieran

To: North American Fruit Explorers

Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 6:12 PM

Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Meyer Lemon

Helene,

    As far north as you are, I think that any citrus is not going to do much more than entertain you.  Meyer or Ponderosa lemons would do the best of any citrus for you, if you can provide them with sun and keep them from freezing in winter.  They don't require high temps in the winter, unlike many tropical plants and trees.  All they ask is not to be frozen.  45 degrees F would be fine for them in the winter, so if you have some sort of greenhouse where you grow cool season veggies with minimal heating, they would be happy.  But if you have to build them a place, you may find that ordering a box of lemons from the citrus belt is cheaper.    Donna

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