Citrus Experience Podcast

• Episode 13 - Finger Lime, a National Treasure

  Why are finger limes fast becoming a must-have among gardening enthusiasts and citrus lovers alike?  In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, explore the wonderful world of finger limes, a native Australian citrus that will shake up your taste buds. They cover everything from its origin story to expert tips on how to successfully buy and grow one at home. What to Listen For: [00:00] Introduction [01:02] Ancestry of the Australian finger lime [04:15] The finger lime varieties from citrus men [08:40] What are finger limes? [11:30] The CSRIO lime varieties you should know about [13:40] Everything you need to know about desert limes [17:36] Gary’s favorite finger lime variety [22:30] The finger lime gold pearl variety  [25:28] Why you need to grow a finger lime citrus tree [26:19] Parting thoughts  Follow the Citrus Experience Podcast Website: https://www.citrusmen.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citrusmen.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citrusmen/?hl=en

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• Episode 12 - What you Need to Know about Choosing the Right Citrus Tree

  Lets go on a virtual garden centre experience, we'll give you some check boxes to tick when you’re looking to purchase a Citrus tree.  In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, discuss what you should look for, and how you decide what variety you should choose. What to Listen For: [00:00] Introduction [00:58] The number one thing to look for when buying a citrus tree [03:00] How to make sure you always get a good, healthy plant [06:32] How to pick the best citrus according to your needs [11:07] Why we all love Mandarins [14:02] How to choose when there are so many varieties available  [19:42] The quirky and unusual citrus plants  [22:05] How to identify a grafted citrus plant  [25:00] Parting thoughts  Follow the Citrus Experience Podcast Website: https://www.citrusmen.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citrusmen.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citrusmen/?hl=en

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• Episode 11 - What's that on my Citrus Tree?

  What do you do when you find insects on your citrus tree? If you're like most people, your first instinct is to destroy them. However, that is not always the best course of action.  In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, discuss the dos and don'ts of pest control on your citrus plants. Listen to learn what you can do about the magical and sometimes destructive pests that enjoy living on your citrus tree.  What to Listen For: [00:00] Introduction [02:10] What to do about the snails on your citrus tree [05:30] Identifying and controlling lead miners [09:26] Why not all insects are bad [10:36] Warning signs of a scale infestation [16:03] How to get rid of aphids safely [17:50] How aphids spread plant diseases [19:18] Why chemicals are not always the solution to pest control  [21:28] What you need to know about the stink bug [23:28] Should you get rid of caterpillars? [25:27] How to reduce chemical use in mass plant production  [29:19] Parting thoughts  Follow the Citrus Experience Podcast Website: https://www.citrusmen.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citrusmen.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citrusmen/?hl=en

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• Episode 10 - Citrus, The Christmas Gift that Keeps on Giving

  Are you thinking of getting your loved ones a citrus tree this Christmas? You’re in luck because the Citrus Men have a fantastic selection of citrus trees up for grabs. In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, discuss how to get your loved ones a citrus tree this Christmas and why citrus trees make meaningful gifts this time of year.   What to Listen For: [00:00] Introduction [01:42] The best time to order your citrus tree for Christmas [02:50] The Sugar Bubba citrus tree [04:55] Why we all love the Lemon Pinky [06:42] How to get exciting citrus giveaways this Christmas [07:48] The Red Center Lime [13:12] Yuzu - The very popular Japanese citrus [14:45] Why you need to get the beautiful Variegated Calamander [18:02] All citrus trees are amazing [19:20] Parting thoughts   Follow the Citrus Experience Podcast Website: https://www.citrusmen.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citrusmen.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citrusmen/?hl=en

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• Episode 9 - Something Off About Your Tree? Stay Calm

  Having trouble taking care of your citrus tree? Don’t worry about it. Caring for citrus trees can get complicated, especially if it’s your first time. Fortunately, an off-colour looking tree might not always mean it’s lost. In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, discuss a few ways you can rejuvenate your tree and bring back its colour. Listen to learn tips for dealing with pesky pests or how to save your tree when you’ve accidentally gone too close with the whipper snipper (let’s face it, we’re all guilty of it).   What to Listen For: [02:16] Rejuvenating dry citrus trees [05:36] Returning to mulching [06:13] How dry can citrus trees get? [07:22] Understanding skeleton pruning [10:28] Citrus transplanting [13:20] Recovering a tree that’s suddenly lost all its leaves [14:40] Dealing with serious pest incursions [18:53] Fighting citrus tree borers [20:24] How to tell if your tree has borers [21:31] What should you do if the whipper snipper has hit your tree? [24:20] Parting thoughts   Follow the Citrus Experience Podcast Website: https://www.citrusmen.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citrusmen.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citrusmen/?hl=en

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