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Q.My Lime / Lemon Trees Appear To Grow Fruit Which Then Just Shrivels And Dies On The Tree. Leaves Grow Fine?

Zone CROYDON | dtw.nwb added on September 18, 2022 | Answered

its planted in a container in full sun in well drained soil. well fed and grows well apart from the fruits that die. have had 3-4 full sized lemons in 2 years.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on September 20, 2022

Be sure to test your soil for deficiencies. These will have a hard time fruiting in container if there is too much nitrogen, or not enough phosphorus and potassium. The pH could be off, as well.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/potted-lime-trees.htm

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