Planting
Choose a warm, sunny spot for your new citrus tree, ensuring there is shelter from strong winds. While most citrus trees thrive when planted directly into the ground, dwarf varieties are ideal for growing in large pots, making them a great option for patios or smaller spaces.
When planting intro the ground, ensure your soil is well-draining and rich in organic matter. Improve the soil's nutrients by mixing in Kings Compost and Kings Sheep Pellets. When planting into a container, opt for Kings Container Mix.
Care
Keep your new citrus tree growing well by watering deeply at planting time, and continuing to water a couple of times a week while it's getting established. During the cooler months, rainfall will ease some of the watering demands but it's important to stay on top of watering during any dry spells to ensure the soil remains moist.
Feed established citrus trees in autumn and spring with Kings Citrus Food to encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage. Additionally from spring through autumn feed with Aquaticus Organic Garden Booster monthly to improve soil microbial activity and overall plant health.
Apply a layer of Living Earth More Than Mulch around the base of the tree to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Keep an eye on the mulch throughout the season and top it up as needed, ensuring it doesn't come into direct contact with the tree trunk.
To help your new tree establish a strong root and branch structure, remove all fruit during the first year of fruiting. For mature trees, improve fruit quality by removing around a third if the crop annually. Regular pruning to remove dead or overcrowded branches will also improve airflow and sunlight penetration
