Etrog citron (forum)

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I notice someone on ebay is selling Etrog trees. I wonder if they will grow ok in Melbourne, I have been wanting one for years but have never seen them available in this country before.

Time: 16th November 2011 4:52pm

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Jimmy says...
I see them every jewish holiday that needs them imported as fruit from Israel. I'm not jewish so not sure of its name ! That tends to make me think that either the limited market or climate in OZ is not suitable. But saying that citrus will grow in colder climates if you protetc them from frost and pick a warm area of the garden to plant them in.

Time: 17th November 2011 10:22am

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Jimmy says...
Oh, yeah , try louis glowinski's book for tips of growing in melbourne.

They sell it here at Daleys !

Time: 17th November 2011 10:23am

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TMary says...
Here's my biggest Etrog next to my smooth Saville on which I placed a calamondin for scale.
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Time: 20th August 2014 11:35am

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Julie W says...
What's the deal with these? How are they used and what do they taste like?

Time: 20th August 2014 1:37pm

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MaryT1 says...
Julie the kosher ones are used for Jewish religious ceremonies. They are a type of citron so thick but fragrant skin. Good for glac

Time: 20th August 2014 1:46pm

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BenW says...
I have an established (5yrs) Buddha's hand and it survived around -5 degrees in a moderately sheltered spot. The outer leaves are a bit sad but it is otherwise fine, so I don't actually think it as sensitive as people say. My ertog was untouched, however that is in a pot next to the house, so it wouldn't have gotten hit so hard.

Too much cold weather before they are ripe will make some fruit rot though.

The citron is underrated as a vegetable (as opposed to flavouring), IMHO. I munch on Buddha's hand 'fingers' and you can use the pith as a vegetable (much better if you remove the rind). I've used it in stir frys and sticky sauces for pork or chicken and there are a load of recipes for citron salad on the web which I will have a go at.


Time: 21st August 2014 7:30pm

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BenW says...
Don't think orange or grapefruit pith. There is no bitterness and raw the texture is a bit like zuchini.

Time: 21st August 2014 7:32pm

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MaryT1 says...
Here's an article with a recipe for Citron Salad complete with photographs. A good easy read.

http://www.elizabethminchilliinrome.com/2011/07/insalata-di-cedro-citron-salad/

Time: 22nd August 2014 9:54am

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nicg says...
Hi Mary,
Saw your garden on TV yesturday ,it was brilliant.
How do you do it? in such a small area.
Obviously a dedicated proffessional!!!!
Anyway good on you
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Time: 25th August 2014 6:42pm

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MaryT1 says...
Thanks Nick; I'm not professional -in fact I barely know what I'm doing; just doing it anyway and learning as I go. Like most people, I imagine :)

Here's the link for those who missed it:

http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s4072376.htm

Time: 26th August 2014 8:48am

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Markmelb says...
Found this Lemon at a market this morning and made a yummy pith salad and planted a couple seeds to see what eventuates - they were selling for someone and couldnt tell me where or what but must be grown locally by a greek person that likes lemons on steroids :)
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Time: 31st August 2014 3:25pm

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MaryT1 says...
Yeah Mark, that's an Etrog from the way the seeds grows sideways instead of vertical.

Time: 31st August 2014 6:38pm

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Markmelb says...
Cool - thanks Mary - the salad I made taste awesome - better than the giant Eureka pith i made a couple weeks ago.

Time: 31st August 2014 7:21pm

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MaryT1 says...
Mark did you save the seeds of that fruit? I sprouted some of my Etrog and now have some cute seedlings.

Time: 6th December 2014 3:50pm

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Markmelb says...
Hi Mary - yes did plant 4 seeds - couldnt resist (did you know the seeds that sink in a glass of water are viable)
so included a pic of my seedlings that are quite fast growing little guys for a citrus:)
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Time: 6th December 2014 6:06pm

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Thithi says...
Hi mark, is that your red Dacca in the background of the giant lemon?

Time: 6th December 2014 6:28pm

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TMary says...
I couldn't resist either, Mark :). Here are some of my Etrog seedlings. Not a good pic; it's getting dark and still raining.
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Time: 6th December 2014 7:42pm

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fisherman says...
I've been growing 4 esrog plants indoors for 2 1/2 years and finally a month ago 1 plant flowered and esrogs are growing! I live in bergen county NJ!
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Time: 22nd February 2015 2:46pm

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larryzweig says...
Hello, great photo!
I have a few Etrog Trees in pots. Winter inside and summer in the yard. The largest flowered (1 flower) 3 year ago, 2 ears ago several flowers, and last year a whole bunch. I got 3 Etrogim from it JUST IN TIME for Sukkot. Now it's winter (I'm in Germany) and I have lots of flowers.

I didn't know what to look for last year, but it was Spring and the Bees knew what to do.
Now…. no Bees. I don’t see what I can identify as a Pistil or Stigma on any of the flowers. I don’t know exactly if that’s bad, or whatever, but it makes it difficult to try and pollinate.

On your flower I definitely see what I think is a Stigma, although you seem to be calling it a fruit.
Do you know any more now? Can you steer me toward further information?
Thanks.

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Time: 23rd February 2018 3:30am

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budmd says...
do have the etrog tree fro sale? c

Time: 18th August 2019 3:24pm

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Koki2579 says...
Hi, can I please know where I can buy citron medica plant at this time of the year. I am in melbourne. Thank you

Time: 13th May 2021 1:26am

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