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Growing Citrus Indoors: Why Seed-Grown Oranges Rarely Fruit

Seed-grown oranges need a long, warm season to fruit (3+ years). In short-season climates (e.g., Blairsville, GA), indoor light is insufficient for flowering. Better choices for containers:

'Meyer' or 'Ponderosa' lemon
Calamondin orange
Kumquat

All are acidic but make excellent marmalade and lemonade. For true oranges, seek grafted trees on 'Flying Dragon' dwarfing rootstock. Join NAFEX (North American Fruit Explorers) for cold-climate citrus tips.

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Growing Citrus Indoors in Minnesota

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