Benefits Of Citrus Trees

COMMENTARY

• Attracting bees and other pollinators with fragrant blooms
• Sour orange trees can make a pleasant privacy hedge
• Requiring less water than conventional plants while resilient in the heat
• Culinary applications for citrus from drinks to baking ideas

Citrus Knowledge

COMMENTARY

• The grafting process with rootstocks affects the tree’s resilience and adaptability
• Explaining the proper planting depth with the graft union above the soil line
• General maintenance including light pruning and removing suckers
• Newly planted trees require a few years before bearing significant fruit
• Planting multiple varieties in a single hole is a good strategy for limited spaces
• Painting or wrapping the trunk to protect against sunburn is crucial for tree health

Feeding Citrus

TEXT

• When is the best time to fertilize citrus
  • Easy way to remember: Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day

COMMENTARY

• 3 fertilizer components: Nitrogen, phosphorus and potash to push new growth and foliage
• Organic fertilizers have the potential for higher nutrient content
• Consulting local nurseries or citrus experts for identifying citrus varieties

TEXTS

• Ever heard of the Lunatic Farmer
• Moved to a home with multiple varieties of oranges. How to determine what varieties they are