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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 11, 2018
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    They are edible, and safe. They may not be the best, but they can still be safely eaten. This looks like the beginning of what is called Citrus Brown Rot. This nasty infection will eventually destroy the tree if left untreated.

    There are many ways to do so, but the best way is to apply wettqable fulfur and dolomitic lime to the soil. There are many things you can do along with this. This collection of articles will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 13, 2018
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    I would wait to prune these until spring. This will allow you to see what would be the best growth to keep around. Here is a collection of articles for more information on the care of lemon trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/

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    BushDoctor on
    February 21, 2018
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    This is usually the case when the lemon is not fully ripe. Even if it is yellow, it can still be far off from ripening. The same goes for green lemons. Sometimes they are ripe and never turn yellow. It can take up to nine months for these fruit to ripen properly from the time they start to form.

    You should also be feeding this a citrus fertilizer at least once per year.

    Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemons-stay-green.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    February 25, 2018
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    It is not necessary to remove them. Most will drop before being pollinated anyways. If you do want to remove any, I would only recommend removing the tips of the branches. Other than that, It is not necessary to take any action.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 25, 2018
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    These can take as long as nine months to ripen. If it has been this long then you can pick one and sample it. Color is not a good indicator of ripeness.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 26, 2018
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    This is a difficult one. I can't really see the pictures as well as I'd like. It looks like scale damage to me. This is very common. They will destroy trees pretty easily. I would take pictures and samples to your local extension. They will be able to tell you more. Here is a link to help you find the closest one to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 9, 2018
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    No, if anything, they are getting too wet. There is not much that you can do to stop this. You can, however, apply both dolomitic lime, and wettable sulfur to the soil. This will correct the majority of the issue.

    The insect problem can be corrected in many ways as well. I will include a link to a collection of articles that will give you information on crafting your own pesticides, along with many other organic gardening tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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