Q.I Have A Blood Orange Tree That Is 5 Years Old. It Has Produced Fruit For Two Years.
However last year the fruit was bitter to the taste and no red in the fruit. The first two years it produced the fruit was delicious and really juicy. I was wondering what could cause this and what can I do to correct it. I especially love the Blood oranges, that is why I specifically got that variety. I have three other types of trees that had delicious fruit consistently with no problem
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
I hope it is not because the root stalk overtook the grafted part of the tree. If it isn't that, make sure you are fertilizing and watering enough. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/oranges-taste-sour.htm
https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/2020/11/04/why-are-my-oranges-sour/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/blood-orange-tree-care.htm
https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1850-2020.pdf
