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20 years ago

Can anybody tell me what is the best fertilizer for potted citrus trees? I have Grapefruit,lemon,navel orange,valencia orange,key lime and dwarf tangerine all in clay pots. They are all growing well but the only one that has fruited is the Meyer lemon. All are between 3 and 4 years old. I'm thinking they are missing some type of nutriant. By the way, they all summer outside here in zone 5b(May thru September). Thanks! Frank

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birdsnblooms
20 years ago
HI Frank...you can either buy citrus food or Azalia food which works just as good.
These foods are good up to 3 months, but you can give small doses of Miracle Gro plant food, too. They've got one for acidic plants..it's quite common. Toni
bambooboy
Original Author
20 years ago
Thanks Toni! Never thought of Miracid. I'll try. Frank
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birdsnblooms
20 years ago
Bamboo, since it's mid-winter, divide the dossage in half..I don't know about WI, but it's been super grey here in IL. Cloudy days and fertilizer doesn't mix. Toni

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