[Arid_gardener] Citrus varieities

[Tyler Storey]

Hello Anonymous,
Technically, which citrus variety is best is purely a matter of personal
taste, but never mind that.  The very best variety for the home garden in
Phoenix is the Minneola Tangelo.  They grow extremely well here, have
fragrant flowers, are very cold-hardy, and are prolific bearers.  The
loose-skinned peel makes them an excellent eating citrus, and they are
excellent when juiced, with a very rich flavor reminiscent of Tang.
Minneolas are also one of the citrus that is rather expensive in the grocery
store, so a much better deal to grow them at home.
If you decide to plant and grow a citrus of any variety, I strongly
recommend that you buy an Arizona-grown plant at a local nursery.  Citrus
quality can depend very much on the type of rootstock, and a local nursery
instead of a big-box store will have the right varieties on the right
rootstock for the Phoenix area.   
I hope this helps,
Tyler

tyler at tylerstorey.com
http://tylerstorey.com
602-738-2978

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Hi!  What is the very best naval orange or tanglo variety to plant in
Phoenix??? I live in Phoenix, I think zone 6??


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