AboutTom Alonzo Expertise I have been growing plants from seeds for at least 20 years. I have grown literally hundreds of different kinds of vegetables, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, tropicals, some cacti, water plants, iris, rose, lilies, cannas, etc. I enjoy starting from seed.
Experience I've been growing my own seeds for 20 years with indoor propagation equipment I built myself. I am also an Allexperts volunteer on the perennial forum. I have completed the Master Gardener course through the Kansas State University Extension. I have experience with a wide variety of seeds and I have also read through Norm Deno's books on seed germination.
Question Hello Mr. Alonzo:
Six years ago I was eating a seedless Clementine tangerine and found one seed in it. I planted the seed and it has done well. I planted it in my back yard and now it is now almost 7 feet tall. I live in Arizona and there are many citrus trees in my neighborhood. However, my tree has never produced a single blossom or fruit. What can I do to get it to produce? Is it possible that I have a barren tree that may never produce?
Answer Hi Andy,
Thanx for your question. The Clementine requires another Clementine for pollination. You can also use a Navel orange tree or a Satsuma tree for pollination. Don't use other citrus or your fruit will be way too seedy. I hope this helps.
Tom
