This year, I got only a small number of fruits. I don’t know what happened. During the flowering period, I frequently irrigated the plant. My neighbor told me this might be why I got a lower yield. Is that true? What should I do to harvest more fruits next year?
My citrus trees have a great year every other year. It’s important to water them deeply rather than frequently with short waterings. In my setup, my drip irrigation runs for about 8 hours straight every 3-4 weeks.
Thank you for your advice. I will definitely follow it.
Taproot watering is essential for healthy plant growth. Deep watering ensures that the taproot can access water and nutrients from deeper soil layers, promoting strong and resilient plants.
Did you apply any fertilizer when the tree flowered and the fruit first set?
No, I didn’t use any fertilizer. Do you have any recommendations?
Citrus trees are heavy feeders, so it’s important to fertilize them before and after each crop. They prefer a fertilizer ratio of 2-1-1. You can use an organic all-purpose fertilizer and add a bit of blood meal.
Oh, I didn’t know that! I’ll apply fertilizer at the end of winter since the flowering season is in spring.