My Santa Teresa lemon is wilting in the heat!
Laura LaRosa (7b)
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Comments (22)Great info and insights Vladimir, Cory, and Brett. I like these debates because we learn quite a bit more about citrus as a result of the research involved. From what I have read in the peer reviewed, scientific literature (thanks for the article Vladimir), it appears that lemons and limes require more N & K than other citrus possibly for two reasons - 1) they are acidic, and 2) they have faster growth rates (thanks Brett - I did not see this in the article, but it seems reasonable). It makes sense....lemons and limes grow more aggressively and therefore need additional nutrition to keep up with their faster growth rate. We can equate this to the varied nutritional needs of athletes versus non-athletes. The more caloric burn, the more calories needed to fuel the body. I can say from personal experience (I try to exercise daily) that on the days that I do not exercise, I do not feel as hungry....but I am not exactly like a lemon tree either...;-) On a slightly different note, as I was researching the harvesting times of the various mandarins, I did read somewhere that excessive N applications to mandarins can harden the peel and pith. Something else to keep in mind. Vladimir, this year, I have fed all my trees the same concentration of fertilizer. However, based on reading the info on mandarins, I will definitely lower their concentration a bit next year. This year, I have been trying to promote strong growth (and it appears for that it is ok to give them lots of N when young), however, once they are bearing fruit, I will cut back to maximize flavor and texture. I'm not there yet as my plants are young....See MoreBizarre Leaf Drying / Wilting Santa Teresa Lemon
Comments (56)Kendra got back to me and below is her response, I guess it could just be a coincidence that both Pac's and my tree are sharing similar symptoms at the same time and the wind damage is what hurt my tree. I don't know what else to do if that's not the case, I don't know how I would prove its dry root rot (or something else) and that it had it before I received the tree. I guess we will just wait and see if my tree recovers. I am reluctant to order another tree from them if its going to have the same problem but there doesn't really seem to be another supplier so I don't really have a choice if I want this variety. Here's hoping this tree makes it through winter. Pac how is your tree looking? Hello there, Thank you for sending over pictures it helps us understand what you are seeing. I’m thinking that coming from our growing houses into a new environment and then getting blasted by some wind has cause this damage. Wind damage on citrus trees often looks like this. I wouldn’t be surprised if these leaves turn brown and crispy, unfortunately it may get worse before it gets better. So if that happens the leaves will probably fall off. You may even want to help them along. As long as your stems/branches stay green and have no die back, and it may take a while but the tree should push some new growth. The Santa Theresa’s are very hardy lemons. Because you live in Oregon this tree is going to need an adjustment period but it should bounce back. Keep us updated!! Kendra Just Four Winds Growers kendra@fourwindsgrowers.com 530-795-4670 Office...See MoreSanta Teresa Lemon Entry In Stock
Comments (7)Very tempting to add another ST just in case :) ... but I think I am good. I decided not to put my ST in the ground yet and I just re-potted it. I hope these new FW trees are not going to be very small. My NZL was very tiny. It has been about 2 months since I got it and it is still barely 1 feet tall....See MoreSanta Teresa and Genoa Lemons Entry Available at FW
Comments (26)Thanks Kelley. Denise, I’m not sure although the rootstock has small thorns unlike any I’ve seen before. I’m hoping it’s actually on flying dragon so it stays on the smaller side. The Pomona I’m ripping out has grown to about 10’ if I can get this new tree to about 6’ and keep it at that height I’ll be happy....See Moreevdesert 9B Indio, CA
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