What could be wrong with this kumquat?
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What is wrong with my Nagami kumquat?
Comments (3)I would tend to agree. I would re-pot to a signficantly larger pot, as you've got quite the canopy going. Use a better draining potting mix. There are a couple of great recipes on our forum that our container citrus folks use with good success. Search for either Gritty Mix of 511 Mix. And, 20-20-20 is pretty potent for container citrus. Better to use that with in-ground citrus. I would be inclined to use what most of the container citrus folks use, which is Foliage Pro's Dyna Gro liquid fertilizer. Better and more appropriate NPK ratio, plus it provides all the micros as well. Some folks will also supplement with a time release granular fertilizer with similar NPK ratios and micos as well. Patty S....See MoreWhat's wrong with my kumquat?
Comments (3)For one thing, it looks like your kumquat is being attacked by leaf miner. Get some spinosad spray, and thoroughly spray (making sure to get the undersides of all the leaves) every 10 days, 4 different times....See MoreIs there anything wrong with my Kumquat
Comments (4)Looks like a post harvest Nagami kumquat; they are heavy producers and heavy feeders. I would give it a good shot of a good citrus fertilizer, applied at the drip line of the tree and watered in deeply. I have a seedless Nagami at my lemon farm which produces constantly; and although some people say they like them, nobody eats them. Last week I made a kumquat marmalade, which turned out pretty good; I gave it to a local chef who is known for creative energies....See MoreWhat is wrong with my kumquat tree?
Comments (2)I have 4 seed grown Meiwa kumquats and 1 grafted Meiwa kumquat and my trees seem to do the same thing. Is yours in ground outside or in a pot. If potted and you just took it out side in full sun I would say sunburn. Steve...See More- 6 years ago
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