I live in Redding CA. This June, planted 14 citrus trees in oak barrels using potting soil. Have fed them with citrus food. But they just are not a healthy green.
2006-11-04 14:35:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Hi,
Besides doing all the things suggested by others, check out the soil's "pH".
If it's higher than 6.5, it probably is not able to utilize hardly any of the fertilizers you're adding.
Citrus trees grow in a more "acid" type soil, (lower pH) than let's say, apple or cherry trees.
I bet that one factor I've said will change everything for the better with your trees.
Hope this helps,
Dave
2006-11-08 12:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by what'sthis4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do hope you planted dwarf trees! I have tried to grow some shrubs that should do okay in containers and I fed them and took care of them but they just weren't healthy. I finally found a spot in the ground and they did wonderfully. In your case, citrus fertilizer should be helping them stay healthy. Be sure you are digging it in a bit into the soil. I use liquid fertilizer (Miracle Grow) on my potted plants and they like it alot. Try that.
2006-11-04 15:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good all purpose fertilizer like miracle grow would be fine for growing fruit trees.....do not over fertilize or the trees get leggy/weak and can be killed at a toxic level.....get more sunlight by moving plants to a sunnier area of your home/yard to brighten leaf color....
2006-11-04 14:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sammyleggs222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After searching the web, I suggest that you try using a little more citrus fertilizer.
2006-11-04 15:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by Cornpatch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 19:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps they have their young immature leaves at present? I still advocate for a feed of Epsom salts a packet to a large bucket and give them a good soak.
Good Luck
Vicki R
2006-11-04 14:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by Vicki R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try adding a little nitrogen to the soil that helps the upper parts of plants. (green parts)
2006-11-04 15:06:39 · answer #7 · answered by herbs411_42719 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a high acid fertilzer, or take some egg shells for potasium
2006-11-04 15:46:13 · answer #8 · answered by jimi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋