to get more? I have nice blooms in the spring but then only one or two limes. It is in full sun, I water it but they don't grow and they seem to grow late in the season, like they are growing now and aren't full size yet. Any help is appreciated!
2007-09-01 09:26:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
If you tree is still young it may just need a bit more time.
I have a 3 year old lime tree and it only has one lime.
If it is an established tree make sure it is getting enough water and nutrients.
You can buy citrus food from the garden centre with instructions.
I put grass clippings around my citrus trees and they thrive on that.
Lime trees also need a warm climate.
2007-09-01 09:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fruit trees take a long time to mature. If you only have a couple of fruits now, Keep up with the soil amending, and the water, but consider what planting ZONE you are in! and call the local County Service to find ripening times of M A T U R E trees! Not babies!
My experience is that I live in Massachusetts in the United States.
I have an Orange tree I have had for 13 years, between my Deck in the summer and my Sliding glass door window in the Winter!
I get Year round Harvest of Oranges!
2007-09-01 19:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a few things giving you poor fruit quantities!Best to check your ph with a test kit (available from any garedn centre) you don't want it too alkaline and you need to feed them well with quality citrus food and organic matter. Poor pollination could also be a problem, if the bees aren't doing their job then you won't get a good crop! Also be carefull not to over water it . Any book shop can provide you with a very handy book on citrus growing!
2007-09-01 20:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by pig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋