Folka Marina seeds - Citrus origins - (Citrus Volkameriana)

Common name: Foulka Marina - Citrus origins Scientific name: Citrus Volkameriana Description: • A tree belonging to the citrus genus from the Rutaceae family, known as one of the best citrus origins. It is a perennial evergreen tree, exceeding 10 meters in height, with broad leaves, spreading roots, and fragrant white flowers. Foulka Marina is considered one of the best origins in terms of salt tolerance, drought resistance, soil alkalinity resistance, and viral disease resistance. Grafting: • Grafting the Foulka Marina rootstock before fruiting by transferring a specific part from a citrus tree with good characteristics, whether lemon or others — some prefer grafting with citrus with rough skin — and fixing it in a certain way through a cut or wound on the Foulka Marina tree. Grafting is done at the end of the winter season. Fruit: • Yellow in color with a rough texture, similar to lemon but larger in size, with a rougher peel and easier to peel. Uses and benefits: • Grown for its fruit and for decoration. • Considered one of the most used rootstocks in citrus grafting. Native homeland: • East Asia, from where it spread to many parts of the world, including Iraq, the Levant, Saudi Arabia, and many Arab countries. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Foulka Marina trees need sunlight, and they tolerate drought, salinity, and high temperatures. They are suitable for sandy soils and can adapt to calcareous and medium soils. It is one of the most resistant citrus origins to viral diseases and gum formation. Cultivation method: • Propagated through air layering, cuttings, or seeds, and germinates in the spring.