Satsuma Tangerine Not Sweet For Last Two Years..always Very Sweet Before..should Have Been Picked Around Christmas..It Is Now Febr

Question

uary..Should I go ahead and remove fruit..I can’t see it sweeten this late..Tree is healthy 12 yrs.old and loaded with fruit.

Answer 1

You can remove them, since doing so will allow you to get a head start on fixing the issue!

The most common reason for this will be a lack of Sulfur in the soil, as well as deficiencies in Phosphorus and Potassium.

Once you have plucked the fruit, you can begin to test the soil and correct any deficiencies.

Here are some articles that will help:

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/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm

This article will help you with the care of the tree:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/tangerine/mandarin-orange-tree-care.htm