Expand your garden beyond the standard lemon with these unique citrus varieties
In short: Gardening Australia visits a professional citrus grower to explore unconventional fruit varieties and gather expert maintenance advice. This segment offers a practical look at diversifying your home orchard while learning how to better care for your existing citrus trees.
The program highlights several lesser-known citrus varieties, including the visually striking Buddha’s Hand (Citrus medica cv.), the Chinotto (Citrus × aurantium f. aurantium cv. syn. Citrus × myrtifolia), and the West Indian Lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia cv.). Also featured are the Seville Orange (Citrus × aurantium cv.) and the Calamansi (Citrus × macrocarpa).
Beyond variety selection, the segment provides professional insights into citrus cultivation, offering viewers actionable techniques to improve their gardening success. It serves as a guide for those looking to move past common supermarket staples and cultivate a more diverse range of citrus in their own gardens.
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