Question From:
Bernie in Robertson, Robertson NSW
Nature of problem:
would like more moisture /juice in our oranges
Type of Plant (if known):
citrus – orange naval
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
good flavour just no juice
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
loam
How often do you water the plant:
it rains on a regular basis if its hot give a little more
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
all day
What type of plant is it:
orange tree
How long since you planted it:
12
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
citrus food, last time theey had fruit
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
in the ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
weeded underneath
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Other Comments:
We have 2 lemon trees next to the orange an there heaps juice.
Answer: Hi Bernie, Dig some holes in the soil around the orange and check for dry soil. If it is dry, use a wetting agent. Check for stink bugs and spray if necessary. Check the trunk for rough areas of bark – if there are any, use Yates Anti Rot. Don
