Are you longing to grow your own citrus trees but afraid they won't survive your cold winter temperatures? Your concern is understandable because citrus trees are regarded as subtropical plants, which ...

Living in Louisiana has many advantages, including our subtropical climate that supports the growth of many different types of plants that require warm, humid temperatures. This includes citrus trees, ...

Q. When is citrus fruit ready to harvest? A. Florida uses five indexes to determine maturity of citrus, including soluble solids, juice content, acid level, soluble solids/acid ratio and skin color.

It’s satsuma time in Louisiana. Some plants began ripening in late September, while other varieties will continue to mature through late November on into early December. As one of the best cold-hardy ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - If you’re looking to grow some citrus, there are several options to consider for our area. “We have what we would refer to as cold-hardy citrus. These can take a pretty ...

Imagine it’s late winter in Oregon, about 40 degrees outside under dark, dreary skies. It isn’t hard to do. Now imagine the scent of citrus blossoms greeting you as you tour your winter garden. Yes, ...

Most people know Florida’s citrus industry is struggling with citrus greening. The threat, however, doesn’t exist in a silo, and residential trees – where the plant disease was first detected in the ...

Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in an oasis of oranges, her windows overlooking groves of golden fruit and silky blossoms. The Connecticut author and abolitionist – of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” fame – tended to ...

Yuzu is a unique citrus tree that is common in Japanese cuisine. The tart juice and rind of the fruit, which has a flavor like a mix of lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins, can be used in sweet and ...

Warmer temperatures and new technologies help an industry once lost to freezes. Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in an oasis of oranges, her windows overlooking groves of golden fruit and silky blossoms.