Muddy Boots Top 10: Citrus Trees

Citrus is one of the most talked about topics on Muddy Boots. Don’t already have a citrus or thinking of adding a new on to your garden? Today we learn Keith’s Top 10 varieties as well as some tips on caring for your citrus.

Citrus like lots of heat, full sun and lots of moisture. In areas prone to frost, look to grow near a ‘heat sink’ (such as a brick wall or a body of water like a pond). Leave frost affected leaves on the plant to protect from further frost until the frost period is finished. Citrus can be planted in pots with regular feeding (worm ‘wee’ is perfect) and plenty of water. Feed all citrus regularly with liquid feed Spring/Summer and slow release feed such as Neutrog Gyganics during Winter months. 

Spray all citrus trees with ECO Neem and Eco Oil to prevent pests like citrus miner. Citrus Gall affected branches either need to be either removed or the area opened with a sharp knife to kill the larvae.

Prune regularly to maintain manageable size and shape.

Keith’s Top Ten

1. Meyer Lemon 
2. ‘Prior Lisbon’ Lemon
3. Tahitian Lime
4. Finger Lime
5. Washington Navel Orange
6. ‘Arnold’ Blood Orange
7. Satsuma Okitsu Mandarin
8. ‘Lemonade’ lemon
9. Tangelo ‘Seminole’
10. Junos Yuzu

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