Apparently the Soviets were able to grow citrus in sub zero temperatures by building trenches. Makes me really want to start a citrus farm in Idaho.
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Whatβs that place that grows oranges underground?
Nice this is awesome. Not the one I was thinking about.
Mine was the exact opposite lol
Nice read, thanks
A more modern version of this is a walipni
I had thought walipinis were less useful at high latitudes, but trenches like this would be even less so⦠interesting it worked for them.
That is common in the Andes as well, for all kinds of plants that cannot deal with the altitude and climate
>βThis method cannot be applied to any plant. Citrus plants tolerate very low light levels for 3-4 months per year, provided that the temperature of the air in contact with the crown is maintained between 1 and 4 degrees Celsius.β
They cover trenches with boards and let the snow stay on top!! #neverknew
