Citrus Fruit Trees

Hand fruit thinning is when you remove fruit from your trees to reduce the crop load and to increase the fruit size before harvest.

One of the most common problems that citrus growers face is citrus diseases and pests. Though most pests when in small numbers do little damage to citrus trees, they can multiply quickly and cause serious concern for both professional growers and leisurely gardeners. Many citrus diseases can be eliminated by ridding the growing area of [...]

Growing your own lemons, limes or oranges to use in citrus fruit baskets is a great gift idea for any occasion. Whether you are invited to a wedding, house warming or even a birthday, a basket of fresh citrus fruits and other finishing touches can make a unique and touching gift. And it is one [...]

In the midst of a drab winter, good citrus can make you feel cheerier. Now that the fruit is in season, it really can’t be beat by any other fruit or vegetable out there. You’re can enjoy this wonderful fruit no matter what way you’re consuming it in, be it food or drink. The foul [...]

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Any experienced gardener will tell you that while trying to grow citrus trees there is bound to be more than one type of citrus tree fruit problems. Fruit bearing trees in general are quite sensitive and can be prone to many diseases, insect infestations and types of rot.

The name is Japanese, and most likely the Satsuma orange that you buy from your local market comes from Japan, but growers are constantly working with and finding ways to improve production and growth of Satsuma orange trees in places such as Texas and Florida too.

Called “the little gems of the citrus family,” kumquat trees are in the genus Fortunella. The word Kumquat comes from Chinese and means “gold orange.”

From a simple hand held device to great big commercial machines, the citrus juice press is showing up in stores everywhere. Everyone knows the benefits of fresh squeezed juice and these gadgets make it as easy as opening a carton from the store.

The Ponderosa Lemon Tree is a unique lemon tree and very easy to grow. It has beautiful lemon fruit, which is really large and can weigh up to four pounds. The skin of the fruit comes with large bumps and the juice is excellent for desserts such as Lemon Meringue Pie and Lemon Cookies. Yum