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Close up shot of lemons in lemon tree - Lukas Gojda/Shutterstock When planting a citrus fruit tree, you might assume that using fertilizer is the only way to help it produce healthy fruit. Sure ...
Because citrus trees are sensitive to the cold, special care is needed when choosing cultivars to grow and when deciding whether to plant them in the ground or in containers.
Citrus trees weren’t introduced in California until the 1800s, but they didn’t take long to grow into the hearts of farmers and backyard gardeners. Sierra Higgins and Molly Wendt, both Contra ...
Growing an orange tree — or any citrus tree — from a seed is no more difficult than growing a bean plant from seed.
Discover the wonders of the Sunrise Lime Tree in this fascinating video. Perfect for citrus enthusiasts, we delve into why ...
Citrus trees were introduced in California by the Spanish priests who founded missions up and down the coast, and they remain a popular choice for home gardeners looking to fill their larders with … ...
Cold-hardy citrus varieties like satsuma mandarins and Sugar Belle oranges can thrive in North Florida despite occasional freezes. Proper planting and care are essential for citrus success ...
You can plant citrus in the ground or, my preferred method, in containers. I’ve written before about the various citrus trees that I’ve tried to grow in the past.
A: Growing citrus indoors is not difficult but it is a study in patience and persistence, especially if your interest is in harvesting fruit rather than having an ornamental houseplant.
QUESTION: Last November, I planted two citrus trees, a mandarin and a tangerine. They are now leafless and brown, and I'm wondering if they are dead. All my two-year-old old citrus trees survived ...