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| Hello,
I'm a new "citrus farmer" growing a few trees in pots on my porch. My kumquat has been by far the most active of my trees, blossoming a few weeks ago and now with several infant fruits growing. However, I just noticed that several of the infant fruits/stems have just dropped off into the soil. Anybody have any ideas on what's going on? Thanks! |
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- Posted by plutomedia Massachusetts (My Page) on Fri, Jul 20, 12 at 14:19
| Here is what's falling off of the tree. |
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- Posted by plutomedia (My Page) on Fri, Jul 20, 12 at 14:38
| Better pix here. |
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| perfectly normal. All citrus with self thin the crop based on what it can handle. I have a Fukushu and it always in flower or flushing leaves. So far the fruit has been just OK. Mike |
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- Posted by houstontexas123 z9a (My Page) on Fri, Jul 20, 12 at 23:47
| its a normal process for most citrus. they bloom profusely, too much fruit sets, there's usually 2-3 times it will thin itself out. |
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- Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (mikerno_1@yahoo.com) on Sat, Jul 21, 12 at 8:48
| Hello neighbor and welcome! Today it's going to be just perfect for our trees along with the next several days! 80's by day, low 60's by night. I wouldn't be concerned as our friends here have said. Mine does the same thing, but always leaves a few behind to grow just wonderfully. The amount of fruit that stays will be determined by your tree size and maturity. It looks like you have a few healthy ones still hanging on. Mike |
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- Posted by plutomedia none (My Page) on Sat, Jul 21, 12 at 14:34
| Thanks Mike! I've read several of your posts on this forum--all very helpful. I'm sure I'll have many questions that require a special New England perspective. |
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