It is vital that you educated yourself on hazards that could cause undue stress or extreme danger to your citrus tree. It is imperative that you protect your investment, a little prevention goes a long way. The old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is so true when it comes to preventing your fruit trees from citrus bug infestation. If you live in the south and your tree is planted outside do not fertilize after mid-September because that encourages the tree to start new tender growth during the winter when there is a danger of frost. The first number of any fertilizer is nitrogen and it should be double the other two numbers.Ĭitrus should be fertilized in Mid- February, through mid-September. We recommend a 2/1/1/ OR 3/1/1 ratio fertilizer. Fruiting trees remove nitrogen from the soil and convert it into fruit. Without nitrogen, your tree CANNOT produce fruit. Nitrogen deficiency is one of the leading causes of yellow leaves. It is crucial that you remember to fertilize your tree. Watering your trees for a few minutes every few days is NOT acceptable. Moisture meters are around $10.00 and can give peace of mind to the questioning gardener on whether or not to water. A simple inexpensive moisture meter can prevent an overzealous gardener. The majority of plant demise is due to overwatering, it is detrimental and should be avoided. It is crucial that you use the deep watering method when watering citrus. It is critical that your tree is given 6-8 hours of daily sunshine, this is a requirement for a healthy productive tree. In the northern regions of the US, this can be a little more problematic, (in the winter months) in this case you can supplement with a plant grow bulb in addition to sunshine. It is essential that your tree gets 6-8 hours of sunshine daily. Remove the tree from the plastic bag wrapped around the pot, water it, and place it in a "partially" sunny location for at least a week, before you attempt to place the tree in the full sun.Īfter one week you can then place the tree in full sun (IF it is not in shock.) Please remember that if your tree came planted in a pot, you should leave it in the pot for at least 2 weeks to minimize shock. Caring for your citrus tree starts as soon as you remove them from your box. Citrus trees are relatively easy to grow and with the proper care, you can have Citrus trees with beautiful blossoms and luscious fruit that will last for decades.
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