Citrus care lists

 

	Planting	Water and Temperature	Fertilizer	Soil
Citrus	Prune during the winter, from December to January,	Most citrus fruit freeze at 26F (lemons freeze at 29F) • Citrus trees freeze at 24F • Do not plant in a lawn that requires frequent shallow irrigation – Grass competes for water and nitrogen • Plant on the south side of the house to increase heat units • Plant in a well drained soil – Hard to do if you have a clay soil Some citrus need warmer temperatures in the summer to ripen the fruit	Fertilize in spring with a citrus plant food. Citrus need extra nitrogen, so look for formulations with double the nitrogen compared to phosphorous and potassium. These slow release products will feed the plant over time. If the leaves yellow and the watering is correct, supplement the granular fertilizers with occasional foliar sprays of fish emulsion. Apply Nitrogen 3 time (Jan, May, Jun) a year. .1st year: 1 tablespoon nitrogen fertilizer 3 times per year, per tree. • 2nd year: 0.25 lb actual nitrogen per tree • 3rd year: 0.5lb actual nitrogen per tree • 4th year: 0.75lb actual nitrogen per tree • 5th year:1 lb actual nitrogen each year Apply animal manure ½ before bloom and ½ in late summer. Do not apply during bloom. Trees usually need a zinc spray (especially with too much manure for an organic nitrogen)	pH of 6.0–7.0 Citrus does not like very acid soils (pH below 5.0) and  very alkaline soils (pH above 8.0) Common soil amendments: compost sand manure lime peat moss or coco coir
Hass seedlings may require five to 13 years to mature and produce fruit.	Plant in spring (march - June) 15 or 35 ft 'Hass' fruits stay on the tree for 12 to 14 months.	Water newly planted trees immediately, then two to three times weekly with approximately 2 to 5 gallons of water at each watering. Allow the soil to dry to a depth of 2 to 4 inches before watering again. As the tree grows, decrease the frequency to once per week by the time the tree is one year old, and increase the amount to 10 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter. Reduce watering during the rainy season; however, water the tree in winter during extended dry spells.	Spread 20 pounds of gypsum over the soil around the tree. Gypsum provides calcium and sulfur to the soil. Gypsum also improves acidic and clay soils. Apply a 21-0-0 fertilizer in February, May and August for a total of 1 pound of actual nitrogen the first year, 2 pounds in years two and three, and 3 pounds in year four. Increase the fertilizer amount as the tree matures, for an annual maximum of 1/2 pound for every inch of the tree's diameter. Zinc is especially important for an avocado tree's health.	Mulch the tree with 4 to 6 inches of coarse mulch, such as 2-inch redwood mulch. Pull the mulch 6 inches away from the tree's trunk. The majority of the avocado tree's roots are in the top 6 inches of soil; mulch helps slow evaporation of water and protects the tender roots from the hot sun in summer. Avocado trees are evergreen. The leaves stay on the tree for up to three years before dropping, usually in spring. Let the fallen leaves stay on the ground as additional mulch.

 

 

Mango Best time to Plant in spring. (July, August) or after the rainy season.

In greenhouse, full light and free air movement are important to avoid disease. Temperatures below 30 degrees Fahrenheit can severely damage young trees and temperatures reaching 40 degrees F kill flowers and developing fruit

Begin watering the tree in late winter or early spring when temperatures warm. Water every week or two in the absence of drenching rains until harvest. Trees growing in sandy soil that drains quickly may need more frequent watering.

Feed it with the balanced fertilizer when actively growing. In the beginning of blooming season decrease the amount of nitrogen and feed your mango tree with high in potassium and phosphorus fertilizer. Mango trees require regular applications of nitrogen fertilizer to promote healthy. but they burn easily from too much nitrogen. Every year treat 1 to 2 cups of ammonium sulfate, 21-0-0, Split the total amount into three parts  Fish emulsion is a good choice for first year saplings. As the tree matures, use a balanced fertilizer that also contains magnesium six times a year for the second and third year and four times a year thereafter. Fertilizers designed for citrus fruit will meet the tree's needs. Micro-nutrient sprays that contain zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum are essential for mango trees. Use them six times a year for the first four years and four times a year thereafter. If the soil isn't rich in iron, use an iron drench. but do not fertilize after midsummer.

any well-drained soil whether sandy, loam or clay, but avoid heavy, wet soils. A pH between 5.5 and 7.5 is preferred. (slightly acidic to neutral). Mango tree needs a lot of sun and heat to thrive. Almost 8-10 hours of exposure to the full sun is required for optimum growth and productivity of the plant. Place container in South faced spot of your garden.