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Citrus Growing Guide

Recently, I posted some observations and theories that I have been developing on citrus gall wasps. To test out the theories, we’re setting up a trial to see which treatment regime might produce the healthiest and most productive trees. Setting up the Gall Wasp experiment In August 2017 we purchased […]

Experiment: Control of Citrus Gall Wasp

This entry was posted in Citrus Growing Guide Experiments on October 5, 2017 by Leaf, Root & Fruit

Controlling Citrus Gall Wasp Melbourne — What is the Citrus Gall Wasp? Around Melbourne, Citrus gall wasp (Bruchophagus fellis) has become a large problem for backyard citrus growers. It is a small, 3 mm in length, shiny, black wasp that is native to Australia. It originated in northern parts of Australia where the native finger lime […]

Treating Citrus Gall Wasp in Melbourne: An alternative approach to ...

This entry was posted in Citrus Growing Guide on July 3, 2017 by Leaf, Root & Fruit

Top Ten Tips For Growing Citrus In Melbourne — Citrus trees are the most popular fruit tree to grow in Melbourne. In fact, problems with citrus are what I get the most inquiries about. To help you grow better citrus, here’s our top ten tips for growing citrus in Melbourne. Select citrus trees grafted onto the correct rootstock – […]

Top Ten Tips For Growing Citrus In Melbourne

This entry was posted in Citrus Growing Guide on August 2, 2015 by Leaf, Root & Fruit

Citrus Pests and Diseases Melbourne — “What’s wrong with my citrus tree?” This possibly the most frequently asked question that I come across! Usually, a grower has had the unfortunate experience of all of the leaves, flowers and fruit suddenly falling to the ground. This sudden drop of fruit, leaves or flowers is a sign of […]

Citrus Growing Guide Part 5: Citrus Pests, Diseases and Problems ...

This entry was posted in Citrus Growing Guide on August 2, 2015 by Leaf, Root & Fruit

Pruning citrus trees and pruning lemon trees Melbourne — Without pruning or training, citrus trees grow naturally into bushy trees and will initially crop well. However, trees will eventually become overgrown with high proportion of dense, unproductive and spent wood. If trained, shaped and pruned in a specific way, trees will be healthier, easier to manage and will crop […]

Citrus Growing Guide Part 4: Pruning and Shaping of Citrus ...

This entry was posted in Citrus Growing Guide on August 2, 2015 by Leaf, Root & Fruit

Growing Citrus trees in Melbourne — In Melbourne, spring and summer are particularly critical for citrus trees. Care or lack of it, during this period will determine tree health, size and quality of citrus fruit crops. Soil management Citrus trees have very shallow root systems so never cultivate or disturb the soil under the tree. Chickens […]

Citrus Growing Guide Part 3: Ongoing Care and Management of ...

This entry was posted in Citrus Growing Guide on August 2, 2015 by Leaf, Root & Fruit

Of all the fruit trees, Citrus are the most popular backyard trees in Melbourne. Citrus trees are attractive evergreens and fit well into the garden landscape with their glossy green foliage, beautiful white scented blossoms and colourful fruit. Here’s our guide on where in the garden you should plant your […]

Citrus Growing Guide Part 2: Where and How to Plant ...

This entry was posted in Citrus Growing Guide on August 2, 2015 by Leaf, Root & Fruit

Recommended selection of citrus tree varieties for Melbourne — What’s wrong with my lemon tree?” and “Why isn’t my new citrus tree growing yet?” are two of the most common questions I get asked. So to try and help you all get the best out of your citrus trees, I’ve put together this comprehensive guide to growing citrus in […]

Citrus Growing Guide Part 1: Citrus Varieties for Melbourne

This entry was posted in Citrus Growing Guide on August 2, 2015 by Leaf, Root & Fruit