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- Q.Deficiency In Tree? - Kumquat tree has dark green veins but the rest is pale green to yellow.
- Q.Kumquat Green Fruit Dropping Off - I've noticed that the tiny green fruit on my potted kumquat trees have fallen off. Also, one green fruit was ...
- Q.Numbers On Fertilizer Bags, Kumquat Trees - What numbers on fertilizer bags are best for kumquats and orange trees growing in Sebring, Florida (sandy soil)?
- Q.Orange, Lemon And Kumquat Trees Healthy But Not Flowers - The trees have produced flowers and fruit in the past and were pruned last year. Since then, no flowers or ...
- Q.Why Have My Orange And Kumquat Trees Never Flowered? - I fertilize 3 times a year, water deeply once a week and they don't seem to have any disease, just ...
- Q.How To Take Care Of An Asian Kumquat Tree - How to take care of an Asian kumquat tree.
- Q.Farmers Almanac Pruning - I have a kumquat tree. It has grown quite large in the 3 years I've had it. It bears an ...
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January 4, 2011Q.Deficiency in Tree?
Kumquat tree has dark green veins but the rest is pale green to yellow.
Answered by
Nikki on
January 4, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The tree may be suffering from an iron deficiency. This commonly causes this kind of coloration on the leaves. This normally happens either when the plant is watered too much and the nutrients get leeched away or if the pH is too high. Test the soil and correct and nutrient and pH issues found when testing. Also, make sure that the soil is not too porous, which may let the water run away too quickly.
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Anonymous on
June 26, 2011Q.Kumquat Green Fruit Dropping Off
I've noticed that the tiny green fruit on my potted kumquat trees have fallen off. Also, one green fruit was the size of a round grape and it is missing from my tree. Can you explain what's happening and what can I do to help my fruit reach maturity?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 27, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is either a watering or nutrient issue. Increase watering to the plant and use a slow release fertilizer so that it gets even feeding.
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August 15, 2011Q.Numbers on Fertilizer Bags, Kumquat Trees
What numbers on fertilizer bags are best for kumquats and orange trees growing in Sebring, Florida (sandy soil)?
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Nikki on
August 16, 2011
Certified ExpertA.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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May 13, 2012Q.Orange, Lemon and Kumquat Trees Healthy but Not Flowers
The trees have produced flowers and fruit in the past and were pruned last year. Since then, no flowers or fruit. They are in the ground and about three to seven years old. They have been given three waterings of commercial fertilizer for citrus fruit since late winter.
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Nikki on
May 14, 2012
Certified ExpertA.I would recommend adding phosphorus to the soil. This is likely the cause for not flowering, which means no fruit. This article will explain more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm
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dyztilz on
September 17, 2012Q.why have my orange and kumquat trees never flowered?
I fertilize 3 times a year, water deeply once a week and they don't seem to have any disease, just never a single flower in 8 years.
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Nikki on
September 18, 2012
Certified ExpertA.I would have the soil tested. It sounds as if there may be a nutrient imbalance--too much nitrogen/too little phosphorus. In order for plants to bloom or fruit, they need phosphorus. Bone meal is a great way to add this nutrient to the soil. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm
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Vestal on
November 1, 2012Q.How to Take Care of an Asian Kumquat Tree
How to take care of an Asian kumquat tree.
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 2, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kumquat/growing-kumquat-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
March 5, 2013Q.Farmers Almanac Pruning
I have a kumquat tree. It has grown quite large in the 3 years I've had it. It bears an enormous amount of fruit and seems to be everbearing (at least it always seems to be bearing some all year). When I planted it too close to the house, I wasn't expecting it to grow so large, so now I need to move it. What I would like to know is the proper way to prune it to keep it at a height I can reach. Also, can I move it without killing it? Right now it is about 8 feet high and wide. What kind of root system would it have?
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
March 5, 2013A.The following link leads to a very informative article that includes pruning information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kumquat/growing-kumquat-trees.htm
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