Key spring citrus care tips

Spring

citrus care

Fixing distorted and curled citrus leaves is a very common citrus question. Unfortunately, once the leaves are twisted the damage is permanent, until the leaves naturally fall from the tree. So, prevention is the key! Citrus trees start growing their flush of new foliage in early to mid-spring and new growth needs to be protected. A common insect pest that causes these deformed leaves is aphids, which are attracted to tender new spring citrus foliage. Aphids are small sap sucking insects that can be green, brown or black and can cause leaves to curl under and twist. It’s easy to control aphids on citrus by spraying the foliage with Yates ® Nature’s Way ® Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray, including on the undersides of leaves where aphids often hide, every week. Feeding citrus regularly is the key to promoting the best possible harvest. Citrus are very hungry plants!

Yates Thrive ® Citrus & Fruit Granular Plant Food

is a complete plant food that has been specially formulated to provide citrus with the nutrients they need. It’s rich in potassium for promoting lots of flowers and delicious fruit, nitrogen and magnesium for healthy green foliage and phosphorus to encourage strong root development and quality fruit. Apply Yates Thrive Citrus & Fruit Granular Plant Food at the beginning of each season and the controlled release nitrogen will feed citrus trees gradually for up to 12 weeks.

Feeding Tip:

Yates Thrive Citrus & Fruit

Granular Plant Food can be used to feed in-ground and potted citrus trees.

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