The Fruit Trees Book: Growing Orange & Citrus Trees - Blood Oranges, Navel, Valencia, Clementine, Cara And More
DIY Planting, Irrigation, Fertilizing, Pest Prevention, Leaf Sampling & Soil Analysis
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The Fruit Trees Book: Growing Orange & Citrus Trees - Blood Oranges, Navel, Valencia, Clementine, Cara And More
DIY Planting, Irrigation, Fertilizing, Pest Prevention, Leaf Sampling & Soil Analysis
About This Book
When you want to enjoy the taste of a fresh citrus fruit, whether it is squeezing your own orange juice, or adding a dash of lemon to your favorite dish, you probably run off to the produce aisle and pick something that looks like the best of the bunch. You don't stop to wonder if the fruit was sprayed with preservatives and pest sprays, or if it's not as fresh as the label would have you believe. You probably don't know that some citrus fruits are dyed to give them that deep, beautiful coloration. Not to mention, the number of hands that touch it before it gets to your table. "If it looks good, it must be good." What if I told you that you can grow citrus trees in your own backyard or even start a small balcony orchard, and that it's not as complicated as you would think? All you need is soil, plants, commitment, and a guide book to show you the way. Well, this is that guide book! With a little know how, you can grow your citrus trees just about anywhere, even indoors. This guide will help you through the critical stages in your tree's development and have you harvesting your own fruits in the blink of an eye. Once you have mastered growing one type of citrus fruit, you'll see that they all are quite similar to grow. Later in this book, you will learn the technical side of growing your own citrus trees at home, including the layout of the orchard, climate requirements, irrigation techniques, leaf sampling, planting tips, and more to help your citrus tree survive and thrive for many years of fresh, homegrown citrus fruits.
Frequently asked questions
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Planting Your Citrus Trees: How To Dig for A Long-Term Happy Tree
Planting Tips
- Before planting your citrus tree, make a mixture of soil and 2 spadesful of kraal manure or compost. Add 250g of superphosphate.
- Make sure your new trees are transplanted to approximately the same depth that they planted in the nursery to avoid shock.
- Keep the bud union about a foot above the soil level.
- Tamp the soil firmly around the tree.
- Create an irrigation basin that is slightly larger than the tree itself.
- Water your new tree immediately on planting, and again the next day to ensure the soil is packed around the root system.
Encourage Strong Root Systems with Proper Irrigation
Watering your Citrus Trees
Laboratory Testing to Judge the Health of Your Citrus Trees
- Valencia and midseason citrus: Mid-April
- Easy peelers: Towards the end of February
- Grapefruits and Navel orange t...
Table of contents
- Introduction
- Orange Trees
- Blood Oranges
- Harvesting Your Oranges
- Special Considerations for Container Gardening
- Common Container Planting Mistakes
- Planting Your Citrus Trees
- Pruning Your Citrus Tree
- Common Pests of Citrus Trees
- Common Diseases
- A Parting Word