Care For Longan

Question

Hi…I read the below article https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/longan-tree/growing-dragons-eye-plants.htm I have a few questions please 1. How many times do you water a week for spring and summer? I don’t water from for fall and winter. Rain is enough 2. I have access to compost and I plant to top dress my longan every month. Is that okay? Thanks

Answer 1

One inch a week is considered regular water application. The nutrient value of compost is low and should not be used as a replacement for fertilizer. Here is more:

https://ucanr.edu/sites/alternativefruits/?blogpost=56442&blogasset=13397

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG049

https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/8896/compost-and-fertilizer.html