But Silica, oh but you do know me and have been around here long enough to know what I have done, said, and what my feelings are about CHC, let alone all the time I spend here.:-( We have met before on many occasions and you read here alot too, enough to see who I am for I do know you;-) ...................................................... Posted by silica (My Page) on Thu, Sep 9, 10 at 11:24 Last Spring I put several of my trees into the 4-1 CHC peat mix. The growth on these trees was absolutely fantastic, far surpassed my other citrus. Actually unbelieveable. Also it is very assureing that a citrus tree growing in a 4-1 CHC mix cannot be damaged from over watering. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Updated trees from Coconut Husk Chips to the 5.1.1 mix. Pictu clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 9, 10 at 12:21 That is the thing Silica.. Not that I am not happy for you, in fact proud of you.. But I have asked so many times for help to be able to grow them as you say you did, and there is rarely anyone to help! Where are the pictures of the trees, the close up shots of the CHC mix, the instructions, the fertilizer regimend you use, the step by step instructions, the suppliers, the evidence,the support...ect? Are we at the wrong forum for all the CHC experts and the pictures? Are you able to answer questions about nutritional defficiencies and how to correct them? How many did you loose over the years figuring the stuff out? Did you wash it? How do you keep the salts out? How do you keep the pH perfect? There might be many here that are still interested at giving it a try.. My plants would of died in that stuff by the time anyone could tell me what to do.. It is nice to know ...................................... I guess sometime forget. We have had many past conversations and at times nice, and at time have not agrred on certain things. I think you missed my whole point about thinking about giving it a try and being pushed back even further because people that have used CHC run from healthy debate and still have yet to prove the science behind it and support the evidence so that ones like me can be convinced or have a reason to use them once again or for the first time. I am not upset at what was said toward Al, no not at all, in fact he can defend himself, although I must admit I was a bit perturbed because I was not the only one that understood it the way I saw it, but I am dissapointed in the way the conversations end, like what you did, in which it is always the ones that use bark that continue to prove the superiority of it, and the ones that use CHC chips that leave. It sounds fishy to me, that's all. If you don't care what I use, then why are you here trying to convince us, me, others that CHC works better and advantages of it over bark? I know that people like Al care about what I use, and that is why I continue to follow those that do have a concern for my success and for what is really best for my trees. Not harm intended, no hard feelings, for as I said, I also respect you in your crusade to purswade others that CHC is the way to go, and I accept any misunderstandings. Have a great weekend nad thanks for your time. Thank you Jodi and thank you for your well said post too! Mike;-)

David, any good quality citrus fertilizer. There are several on the market. I have used Vigoro Citrus Fertilizer, and my favorite product is Gro Power Citrus & Avocado Food. It has a large amount of humus and humic acid in it, which really helps my DG soils. Fertilize 3 to 4 times a year. You don't mention where you live, but I've included a nice guideline for managing Citrus in California for you, which includes fertilizing. Patty S. Here is a link that might be useful: Q & A For Managing Citrus

Hi Scuzzynutty, I have this same problem with my potted dwarf keylime. My other potted citrus flower and produce many fruit so I know it isn't a potting issue. Mike told me that it may be as simple as having to hand pollinate the flowers. I know that citrus are supposed to be self fertile but some citrus need more help to set fruits. I would try this first and see what results you end up with first. It may be a lot easier than having to plant in the ground or removing the espalier. I have seen citrus potted in espalier and they were LOADED with fruits. Good luck and let us know how you make out. Andrew

Okay... I will be patient and see what happens as spring arrives and I get to put it back outside. Just can't figure out what went wrong. I have numerous other indoor citrus (key lime, eureka lemon, and several other nagami kumquats from seed) which have all done well. Same light conditions, humidity, watering regimen, potting soil, etc. This grafted nagami kumquat is the only one that seems to be really struggling.