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Webby80 starts with ... I have a sick dwarf nectarine (prunus persica var. nucpersica f. nana), which I planted in winter this year. It has stopped growing and the leaves have sagged, turned yellow and also red in some places (photos included). It is growing in a big terracotta pot with a soil mix combination of premium potting mix, compost and well rotted cow manure. The soil drains well but is always damp. It was under cover on the veranda, but I've it moved out on the edge about a month ago when I noticed it starting to get sick such that it gets more sun (approx. 4-5 hours a day of morning sun) If you think the problem is the dampness (not wet) I can easily move to the western side of the house where it will get the hot afternoon sun and will be sheltered from the rain, which we have had a lot of. Merry Christmas everyone, I hope Santa was kind to you all. Regards Webby
| About the Author Webby80 Central Coast, NSW 25th December 2011 7:09pm #UserID: 6295 Posts: 11 View All Webby80's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Webby80 says... pH test suggests between 6-7. Whilst the potting mix is largely compost, I haven't fertilised with anything other than 1 or 2 doses of seasol about 2 months ago. Should I hit it with nitrosol and see what happens? In the shed I also have, blood and bone, kickalong organic fruit and vege, citrus fertiliser, osmocote (plus trace elements) and a fertiliser for australian natives. Thanks Webby | About the Author Webby80 Central Coast, NSW 26th December 2011 11:51am #UserID: 6295 Posts: 11 View All Webby80's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Kathy says... Webby - I'd thing it is possibly potassium deficiency. Here's a good link describing the various deficiencies: [link http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/imported_assets/content/pw/gard/nutritional_gn_formatted.pdf[/link] It's easy to fix: add potash. I'd also give the plant as much SUN as possible - though citrus also likes water (but not continually wet feet - good drainage is essential - but it seems you have that) Kathy | About the Author 27th December 2011 4:21pm #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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kathy says... Link for deficiencies: http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/imported_assets/content/pw/gard/nutritional_gn_formatted.pdf kathy | About the Author 27th December 2011 4:22pm #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Webby80 central caost, NSW 27th December 2011 7:02pm #UserID: 6295 Posts: 11 View All Webby80's Edible Fruit Trees |
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