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Mark starts with ... Hi I have citrus trees all about nine months old. My hickson mandarin tree is only about 3 ft high and has about 70 tiny fruit on it. Is that too many? Should I twist some off to get less but bigger fruit? The leaves are a bit yellow so maybe it's lacking in something. Any suggestions helpful. Mark | About the Author Mark Runnymede Q 30th October 2008 10:05am #UserID: 1584 |
| About the Author John Perth 30th October 2008 3:33pm #UserID: 1094 |
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| About the Author John Perth 30th October 2008 3:34pm #UserID: 1094 |
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| About the Author Mark Runnymede Q 30th October 2008 4:15pm #UserID: 1584 |
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Fruity says... Hi John I have a potted Hickson Mandarin which is currently about 1.5m tall. I planted it in a 44cm square pot when I bought it about 2 years ago as a seedling. I'd prefer to keep it potted rather than plant it in the ground but I'm concerned because the leaves are all yellowing and there's no sign of fruit yet. Is there a problem and if so how can I fix it? Thank you in advance | About the Author Fruity Perth, WA 27th June 2009 6:56pm #UserID: 2501 |
Steve says... Have you been fertilising the plant? All citrus are heavy feeders & enjoy fertiliser three or fours times a year. The yellow leaves are a sign showing a lack of something in the soil/pot, ie iron, zinc or magnesium. How long since you repoted the plant with new & good quality potting mix? Depending on the size of the pot, apply a small handful of citrus fertiliser around the drip line & water in. Seaweed solution is also helpful. | About the Author Steve Coffs Harbour 27th June 2009 10:45pm #UserID: 2290 |
| About the Author Fruity Perth, WA 9th July 2009 9:35pm #UserID: 2501 |
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