9 Gardening Tips For Growing Lemons And Oranges Together

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00:00Nine gardening tips for growing lemons and oranges together.

00:04Encourage pollinators and beneficial insects.

00:08Encourage pollinators by planting companion flowers,

00:11leaving bare soil patches,

00:13and offering water dishes to attract bees and control aphids.

00:17Protect from frost and cold.

00:19Protect citrus from frost by using frost cloth, string lights,

00:23or relocating containers to sheltered spots to prevent cold damage.

00:27Choose compatible varieties.

00:29Select lemon and orange varieties with similar cold tolerance,

00:33like Meyer lemon and Valencia orange, to ensure easy pollination.

00:37Provide well-draining soil.

00:39Amend heavy soils by mixing sandy loam, compost, and grit to improve drainage,

00:44aerate roots, and promote healthy citrus growth.

00:47Prune for air circulation and sunlight.

00:50Regularly prune inward-facing and crowded branches to open the canopy,

00:54improve airflow, reduce disease, and enhance fruit quality.

00:58Maintain proper spacing between trees.

01:01Space trees 8 to 12 feet apart, 2 to 3 feet in containers,

01:05to reduce root competition, improve air circulation, and prevent pests.

01:10Regular deep watering.

01:12Water deeply and infrequently, using a soaker hose to saturate soil 12 to 18 inches deep,

01:18promoting strong roots and avoiding foliage disease.

01:21Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

01:24Apply 2-inch organic mulch several inches from the trunk to conserve moisture,

01:29suppress weeds, and feed soil life.

01:31Balance fertilization schedule.

01:33Fertilize citrus 3 times yearly with balanced NPK, monitor leaves, and flush soil to avoid salts.

01:39Open flower petals

01:41When HA眞 palm trees, remove soil water, 7 to 3 feet apart,

01:44use soil soil to prevent salt, take très pink and moisture.

01:45Then you can use natural plants to protect your soil,

01:46use soil to avoid salt,

01:47use soil to prevent salt and grass.

01:48Keep an eye on it while using a tree-cutting soil.

01:50Use a tree-cutter leaf to protect your skin.

01:51Use soil to prevent the soil from a tree-cuts and soil to avoid salt.

01:53The knowledge of a tree-cutting soil is enough to protect your soil,