Oranges (forum)

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I have a Orange tree in my backyard with lots and lots of Oranges but last year the fruit refused to turn orange and this year it does not look any better either. Does anyone know what is missing here?


Time: 27th May 2009 3:44pm

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russ says...
my guess is cold weather

Time: 27th May 2009 4:20pm

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Julie says...
russ, do you mean it is cold weather that is missing? 'Cos that is certainly right. Oranges won't turn orange unless it is cold enough. In very warm climates they stay green.

Time: 27th May 2009 7:10pm

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tinka says...
Dear Russ
I thought oranges love the heat!Well if there stay green how will I know when there are ready. Just try it i guess. Well thanks for the tip.
But our neighbour has a mandarin tree and they turned orange, what is the difference?
Tinka

Time: 28th May 2009 5:10pm

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amanda says...
Hi Tinka, oranges require a winter dormancy (ie: cooler temps) to colour. You could try with-holding water to induce this. Different species of citrus have many different requirements depending on their preferred climate etc - maybe the mandarins next door need less chill, are suited to the climate etc.
Green orange juice is actually quite nice for some recipies... I use it in my asian-inspired chilli mussel sauce..mmm

Time: 28th May 2009 7:20pm

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Irene says...
My orange tree fruited a couple of years ago with the best oranges. Hasn't fruited since. No sign of disease. Beautiful looking tree. I have only 1 tree but there is a lemon tree next to it in the yard next door. Help???

Time: 18th September 2009 11:57am

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amanda says...
Maybe u are feeding it too much Irene - hence the lovely vegetative growth and no fruit?

Time: 18th September 2009 9:32pm

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Brendan says...
Hi Irene,
Give your tree some dolomite, gypsum and sulphate of potash, that should help it fruit.
Lots of mulch out to or past the dripline, and water that in.

Time: 20th September 2009 7:23am

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