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Q.Numbers on Fertilizer Bags, Kumquat Trees

Anonymous added on August 15, 2011 | Answered

What numbers on fertilizer bags are best for kumquats and orange trees growing in Sebring, Florida (sandy soil)?

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Nikki
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Answered on August 16, 2011

Try using a complete fertilizer with N-P-K ratio of 5-1-3 (5 parts Nitrogen-1 part Phosphorous-3 parts Potassium) every six to eight weeks. Citrus plants are heavy nitrogen feeders. A slow release granular fertilizer works best.

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