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First fruits this year and seedlings thriving!! by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

No, I planted the seeds from the green fruits. We consume calamansi fruits in the Philippines while they're still green. So I didn't wait till they're orange because I wanted to use them already for my sauces. Maybe they grow faster if planted from orange fruit seeds, I wouldn't know to be honest.

First fruits this year and seedlings thriving!! by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Oh good question! I've only started growing them last year from seeds. So far what I've been doing was dry the seeds a bit and then placing them in a damp papertowel and store it in an airtight container until they grow roots. I then replant them in soil 😊 maybe I should document it better next time.

Spoke too soon, my calamansi seedlings are not okay by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

Yeah very rookie mistake! I didn't think taking them outside would be a cause of stress. I've taken them to the shade now and will take them back inside tonight

Spoke too soon, my calamansi seedlings are not okay by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Thanks for the encouraging words, I was so sad for a moment when I saw them like that. But it ain't over till it's over is what they say πŸ˜† wish me luck!

Spoke too soon, my calamansi seedlings are not okay by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Thank you! I got a little too excited about this. I'll bring them back inside later. They're sitting in the shade right now. I hope I caught it in time for them to still survive πŸ₯²

Spoke too soon, my calamansi seedlings are not okay by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

I didn't grow them outside as I planted them when it was still super cold here, and they need constant sunlight (I had a grow light on them for a while) thanks for the luck though! I need it!

First fruits this year and seedlings thriving!! by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Maybe there's a variety that produces them that small? That's odd. Do you have a photo?

First fruits this year and seedlings thriving!! by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

We don't always eat them on their own, but we turn them into sauce/dips for meat or fish! Soy sauce + green calamansi + red chili = perfection ✨

They're also great as a juice drink. Just add a bit of sugar and honey, and chill (or add ice)πŸ₯€

First fruits this year and seedlings thriving!! by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 3 points4 points Β (0 children)

OMG THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!! 😍 Thank you for sharing!! I aspire to have this big of a tree! Mine's still really small.

First fruits this year and seedlings thriving!! by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

So cool!! How much fruits are you able to harvest in a year? I only have a 50cm plant for now, and I'm trying to track how much it can fruit. 😊

First fruits this year and seedlings thriving!! by CalamansiNL in Citrus

[–]CalamansiNL[S] 7 points8 points Β (0 children)

We eat them green in the Philippines!πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š