Citrus Nutrient Deficiency

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Citrus Nutrient Deficiency

Moisture stress (too much or too little) and nutrient deficiencies can cause improper fruit set. Keep plants uniformly moist but not wet, and use a well balanced, acid-based, fertilizer formulated for citrus to help prevent these environmental stresses. Low humidity could also cause developing fruits to abort. Make certain that your plant has proper water scheduling. Environmental factors such as dry winds in addition to nutrient and or water problems can cause fruit drop.
Overwatering, poor drainage or improper pH may also be conditions to look into. Make sure the soil partially dries out between waterings. And make sure your fertilizer includes micronutrients- iron zinc and manganese. A good soil might also be worthwhile: http://soiltesting.tamu.edu

By | 2016-04-08T12:59:43-07:00 April 8th, 2016|Fruit Plants & Trees|0 Comments

Citrus Nutrient Deficiency

This looks like a common nutrient deficiency on citrus trees. Possibly an overall deficiency of nutrients that may be caused by restricted root growth, insufficient water, or lack of nutrients for growth stages. Citrus need both macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium as well as micronutrients like zinc and iron, to name just a few of those. Deficiency can be caused by poor soil composition, incorrect soil pH, inappropriate water for root depth/root mass, or lack of proper fertilization. We've inlcuded some weblinks to help you determine the best course of action for your situation.
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/FRUIT/citrus.html
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ch142
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/C107/m107bpleaftwigdis.html

By | 2016-03-30T08:21:58-07:00 March 30th, 2016|Plant Diseases|0 Comments