Irregular watering can cause fruit drop and fruit splitting, not to mention reduced yield and dry fruit. WateringĬitrus must be watered regularly through spring and summer. Do not plant other crops or disturb the soil under citrus trees as their feeding roots are relatively close to the surface. Pelletised Sheep Manure is a good alternative. Two thirds of this should be applied in late winter and one third in January. A moderately sized mature tree requires at least 500g of General or Citrus Food each year. When to PlantĬitrus trees are available most of the year and can be planted anytime provided they are watered regularly in summer.Ĭitrus are big feeders. Refer to our page on ‘How to Plant’ in our Garden Care section. Dig in Organic Compost or peat to help break up clay soils and improve water-holding capacity of light sandy soils.Ĭitrus make ideal container plants, especially Mandarins and Limes. Use a quality container mix and Yates Waterwise Water Storage Crystals to avoid drying out in summer. They will tolerate clay soils providing they are planted on a raised bed with lots of compost mixed into the soil.
They require a sunny position protected from cold winds.Ĭitrus prefer a sandy or loam soil. Providing frosts are not severe they will tolerate cool conditions. They will thrive in hot inland conditions providing they have water.
How to Care Where to PlantĬitrus will grow in warm or mild climate zones. They are also very attractive trees with their glossy green leaves, fragrant blossom in spring and coloured fruit in winter.
This winter-early spring fruiting makes citrus so valuable when other fruit is more expensive. Early Mandarins begin to ripen from early June with oranges grapefruit and lemons holding on until November. Citrus are vitamin rich, great tasting and can be picked progressively over quite a long time.
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