Folka Marina Seeds - Citrus Origins (Citrus Volkameriana)

Common name: Folka Marina – Citrus rootstocks Scientific name: Citrus Volkameriana Other names: Marina A perennial evergreen tree belonging to the citrus genus from the Rutaceae family, reaching a height of up to ten meters. Its leaves are leathery, dark-colored, with spiny branches, and a taproot that deepens into the soil. It is considered one of the most important citrus rootstocks for grafting, as trees grafted on it grow strongly and produce high-quality fruit. Grafting: Folka Marina citrus rootstock trees are grafted by bringing a part of a citrus tree with good characteristics, whether lemon or other. Some prefer grafting with citrus varieties that have rough skin, and this scion is placed on the trunk, then fixed in a specific way through a cut or wound in the original tree. The grafting process is done at the end of winter, in February. Folka Marina flowers – Citrus rootstocks: The flowers are white with a pleasant fragrant aroma, blooming in spring. Folka Marina fruit and seeds – Citrus rootstocks: The fruit is large, round, yellow in color, rough in texture, with a sour taste like lemon, and easy to peel. Folka Marina planting season – Citrus rootstocks: The best time to plant Folka Marina is in February and March, but it can also be planted throughout the year in agricultural greenhouses, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, and where the plant receives adequate light. Suitable climate and soil for Folka Marina – Citrus rootstocks: Marina trees tolerate severe cold, high temperatures, and high humidity. They are suitable for heavy clay soils but can also adapt to calcareous and medium soils. They should be watered regularly. How to plant Folka Marina – Citrus rootstocks: It propagates through air layering, cuttings, or seeds at a depth of 1 cm to 3.5 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once. Benefits and uses: It is cultivated for its fruit and for ornamental purposes along roads. It is also the most commonly used rootstock in citrus grafting. Original habitat of Folka Marina – Citrus rootstocks: East Asia, from where it spread to many parts of the world.