Rootstock
Citrus rootstock is vital for growing citrus trees, affecting their growth, disease resistance, and fruit quality. Different rootstocks, such as Zao Yang for high yields and Citrus trifoliata for heavy soils, offer unique benefits. Choosing the right rootstock is crucial for tree health, fruit quality, and productivity in orchards.
ZAO YANG
Zao Yang is a rootstock favoured for citrus grafting due to its compatibility, robust performance, and disease resistance.
Citrus Trifoliata
Citrus trifoliata is a hardy citrus known for thriving in heavy soils and replanting sites due to its shallow root system and strong fibrous roots.
Carrizo & Troyer Citrange
Carrizo & Troyer citrange is a versatile rootstock that is well-suited for both virgin and replant sites.
C-35 Citrange
The C-35 Citrange is a hybrid rootstock commonly used in citrus cultivation, favoured for its adaptability in both virgin and replant sites.
Benton Citrange
Benton Citrange is a hybrid citrus rootstock created by crossing Citrus aurantium and Citrus paradisi. It is popular among citrus growers for its adaptability.
LIST OF ROOTSTOCK FOR COMMERCIAL VALUES
- CARRIZO & TROYER CITRANGE
- C35 CITRANGE
- BENTON CITRANGE
- TRIFOIATA
- ZAO YANG (TRI HYBRID)
- C22 BITTERS (TRI HYBRID) SHALLOW ROOTING, TREE SIZE MEDIUM, GROWS WELL IN A RANGE OF SOIL TYPES INCLUDING SOIL WITH HIGH PH AND SALINE / ALKALINE SOIL HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE WITH GOOD FRUIT QUALITY
- C57 FURR ( TRI HYBRED) LARGE SIZE / VIGEROUS TREE, USED IN TRIAL AND HANGS LATE VARETYS WELL. REFER TO TRIALS IN VCF NEWS FOR MORE INFORMATION
OTHER COMMON ROOTSTOCKS
- CLEOPATRA
- SWINGLE CITRUMELO
- MACROPHYLLA
- FLYING DRAGON
- COX HYBRID (COMPATIBLE WITH EUREKA LEMON)