When to apply fertilizer to citrus trees to strengthen their fruit (the best time to fertilize fruit-bearing citrus)

1. When is the best time to apply citrus fruit-enhancing fertilizer?

The time for fertilizing citrus fruits during their fruit-bearing period must be well grasped. From July to September each year, citrus fruits are in the expansion period .

At this time, the citrus trees need to absorb a large amount of nutrients, so the root absorption capacity is extremely strong. Fruit-enhancing fertilizer should be applied in time.

In the process of fertilization, it is necessary to apply it specifically according to the variety and growth conditions of citrus to achieve the best fertilization effect.

2. Fertilization method for citrus fruiting period

1. Apply more fruit-enhancing fertilizer

After the application of fruit-strengthening fertilizer, it is necessary to re-apply fruit-strengthening fertilizer . Because the nutrients that citrus fruits need to consume during the growth period are very complete, so only one application of fruit-strengthening fertilizer is not enough to make citrus fruits grow to the best.

Therefore, it is necessary to re-apply fruit-enhancing fertilizer. When applying quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer, it is also necessary to use organic fertilizers such as phosphorus and potassium in combination.

Not only that, after fertilizing, you must make sure that the fertilizer applied is fully decomposed. Otherwise, when the hot season comes, a large amount of heat will be released during the fermentation process, causing root rot and death of fruit trees.

2. Reasonable application of foliar fertilizer

Then it is reasonable to use foliar fertilizer. During the transition period from July to August, spraying liquid fertilizer can play a very significant role in strengthening the fruit, and at the same time it can also improve the quality of citrus fruit.

However, the temperature during this period is too high and the weather is dry. The water in the sprayed fertilizer will evaporate quickly, but excessive use of fertilizer will cause harm. Therefore, it is recommended to spray the liquid fertilizer on a cloudy or sunny day.

3. Do a good job of pruning to strengthen fruit and promote shoots

In addition to the above two aspects, rough pruning of the fruit is also very important. Before the end of July, watering and pruning should be carried out in combination with fertilization.

Some newly born summer shoots will be wiped out to avoid excessive consumption of tree nutrients. In early August, the autumn shoots will be released uniformly.