Question From:
Bianca Recht in Neerim South, Warragul VIC
Nature of problem:
Would growing citrus trees next to stone fruit and nut trees orchard, create a problem with different pests?
Type of Plant (if known):
Citrus – orange, lemon, mandarin, grapefruit
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
hopefully none
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Healthy black soil with some clay
How often do you water the plant:
I dont, the rain does.
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
all day if the sun smiles.
What type of plant is it:
not yet planted
How long since you planted it:
not yet
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
not yet
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
I only feed the whole orchard with Natrakelp and some magnesium
Upload photo if available:
Other Comments:
I know that citrus loves water, shall I plant the 6 trees on a flat or would a hill be ok too?
What about the wind?
Many thanks, YOUR KNOWLEDGE IS SUPER!!!
Answer: Hi Bianca, Mixing lots of fruit trees together if fine. Natrakelp is not really a fertiliser. Use citrus food for all fruit trees. Hills are fine. Young trees need watering for the first 6 months or so. Good luck, Don