What is wrong with this lemon fruit? (Pics)
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Comments (6)Actually, I'm thinking this is manganese deficiency, and not magnesium. Here in California for us, it's manganese, then to a much lesser extent, iron. As our weather warms up, this will dissipate. Use a good citrus fertilizer that has micronutrients (Gro Power Citrus & Avocado Food, which is a properly balanced fertilizer with correct micronutrients plus humic acid). And, you can also use either a foliar micronutrient spray, such as Grow More Citrus Growers Blend or a granular product such as FST. (I would steer away from Ironite - too much iron for our area, if you're in S. Calif.) If it is salt burn, that will go away if the tree is in the ground. If it's in a larger pot, then flushing the pot with water as mandarin1 has mentioned is the remedy. And, usually, most folks who have water softeners only have that attached to their inside water, and not their outside water here in California for a myriad of reasons - cost to "soften" outdoor water, plus the added and unwanted salts in your yard. It is a rare thing to have your softener attached to all your water supply. Patty S....See MoreWhats wrong with my lemon tree?
Comments (13)Jean001, Thanks for the response I live in the SF Bay area - Fremont, CA. The soil type is clay here. Fertilizer. I have been using only Organic Citrus fertilizer for this tree. I used E.B. Stones Oragnic citrus fertilizer - 7-3-3 last year. This year I have been using Jobe's Organic Citrus fertilizer - 3-5-5. I typically fertilize once a month during spring and summer. I don't fertilize from Oct-Mar. Not sure if that is ok. I follow the directions on the package and I have been adding 1.5 cups each month for this tree. Two weeks back I added 1/2 cup of Iron supplement - Dr.Iron. I don't think it is Chelated Iron. Other than this I have not added any other supplements.The leaves are deformed and I thought I might have a spider mite infestation. So I'm spraying Insecticide soap to this tree once a week for three weeks now. Irrigation If we do not have rains which we have been having a lot lately, I typically water once a week for 5 minutes spring and summer. Also I stop after 5 minutes because the water starts to stagnates around the tree after 5 minutes. But it drains after a minute or two.Not sure if this means the drainage is bad. I'm not sure about the moisture content, How do I check it?...See MoreWhat's wrong with this Meyer Lemon?
Comments (25)AAE, thanks..I didn't realize Cedar lasted that long without rotting, especially if placed outside in the elements. I love the smell of cedar. We have a closet in the basement w/cedar walls, and to this day it's scent is strong.. Suzanne, what do the bees do in winter? Other than their, homes, lol, do you have to supply the little stingers with anything else to keep them going? Ever been stung? (S) I've Butterfly Bushes in front and back which attract various bees, so they take care of my citrus. Last summer a 'married' couple of wasps built a perfect little nest right above my gh door. They really are creative though I don't like them, and as far as I know they're no help to flowering plants. In fall, I ran the hose, full spray, over their nest..but it was empty..guess they found a better environment..lol.. Someone mentioned Black Gold soil on antother forum, swearing it was great. I've never seen it out here, but will keep my eyes opened come spring. I don't know if it's your soil, bees, gh, or fertilizer, but your citrus and tropicals are gorgeous..Toni...See Morewhats wrong with my Meyer's lemon tree's fruit?
Comments (5)Your tree is infected with an insect called soft scale. The scale infection is also on the leaves of your tree. Scale is rather easy to control by spraying the tree with a horticultural oil solution, neem oil ( neem is rather stinky), or even a soapy water solution. With neem oil and horticultural oil sprays spray the entire tree in the early morning hours, at dusk, or during a cloudy day. Never spray a citrus tree during the heat of the day. The soapy water spray is the least effective method, but several sprays should take care of it. -Silica...See Morejohnmerr
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