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April 24, 2014 |
One of my favorite things to do as a kid was
to follow
Even as she grew old, my grandmother
still loved plants. When my
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Featured Plant Malaysian Orchid Medinilla myriantha This tropical plant has the coolest blooms. The cluster of pink buds slowly open into small deep-pink flowers. The flower clusters are long lasting and very colorful in shady areas. Kerby's has both the full-size and the dwarf in stock now. |
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Growing Delicious
Citrus
Below are some simple tips for growing great citrus. They really are
one of the easiest fruits to grow in this area and offer you great nutrition,
too.
Planting - Citrus trees don't mind our sandy soil because it
keeps them from getting too wet, but they do need some rich material that
can hold some water and nutrients close to the root system. For a 5 Gallon citrus tree, we recommend using one
bag of our Kerby's Planting soil when installing new trees. See our planting instructions for more
detailed information. Citrus must be planted in an area that drains
well; they will not tolerate wet soil or standing water.
Watering
- Fruit split, fruit drying, blossom drop and other problems with citrus
are often caused by poor watering practices. Newly planted trees should be watered
daily for the first month, every other day in the second month and twice
weekly in the third month. Thereafter trees should receive at least an inch
of water per week over the entire root system. Did you know that a mature
citrus tree can use up to 90 gallons of water per week! If mother nature is
not supplying the water in the form of rain, make sure you are watering your
trees to keep them healthy and the fruit juicy.
What goes underneath a citrus tree? The short answer is nothing!
Citrus have shallow root systems, with up to 90% of their roots being in the
top two feet of soil. This means that any flowers or even grass will compete
with the tree for nutrients. The healthiest trees are kept free of weeds,
grass and mulch underneath.
Fertilizing
- Just like us, citrus trees need their nutrients. For the first year,
fertilize monthly with a complete, balanced fertilizer such as Kerby's
8-4-8. This fertilizer contains all of the important micronutrients, such as
iron, manganese and zinc, which are all important for plant health and fruit
development. In the second year and beyond, fertilize three times per year
(spring, summer and fall). Spread the fertilizer evenly from the trunk
of the tree out to the drip line.
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Workshop:
Growing Delicious Citrus
Citrus are a staple fruit tree in Florida. From oranges to
tangerines, and lemons to limes there is a wide variety of
citrus to suit everyone's tastes. At this workshop, we'll
discuss planting and care of citrus trees and what you can
do to get the best harvests.
Workshop:
Container Gardening
Come learn how all about thrillers, fillers and spillers. Create your own masterpiece to add a unique touch to your home with a
beautiful container garden.
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Kerby's Nursery 2311 S. Parsons Ave. Seffner, FL 33584 (813) 685-3265 www.kerbysnursery.com |
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