Best food for apricots and Oranges

ITCHY · **Posted:** Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:54 am

Hi guys i got a heap of orange and apricot trees and was just wondering what the best food for them. I have just moved into a house with these already established. they are looking pretty good with a ton of fruit of them.. ( anyone in the Yarloop area who wants some fruit PM me) :thumb:

ITCHY · **Posted:** Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:55 am

dam i put it in the wrong forum sorry guys

Jaymie · **Posted:** Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:10 am

no you didn't ;)

gazza · **Posted:** Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:15 am

Not sure about the apricots, but there is some good citrus info here

http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s2274113.htm

Simo · **Posted:** Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:52 pm

I use cow manure (composted if you can) dumped on the ground around the tree's drip line, no need to dig it in just let it slowly and naturally sink down to the tree's roots, citrus likes to be fed little and often.

Snags · **Joined:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:52 pm **Posts:** 234

I wee on my citrus daily,1 have 13 and spread it out evenly
When I had an apricot ,I had a compost bin near it that I would wee in it regularly.
It works a treat.

I also throw a bit of charcoal wood ash around when I have some after a barbie (usually pee on it first)
I also threw a bit of crusher dust around the trees too,slow release trace elements and minerals.

Simo · **Posted:** Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:37 am

I hope you wash the barbie down afterwards :lol:

gazza · **Posted:** Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:26 am

since they stopped brewing swan gold, good bbq cleaner has been hard to come by... :cheers:

Snags · **Joined:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:52 pm **Posts:** 234

Probably should just put it under the tree and pee on it next time. ;)

.....and always wash the fallen fruit.

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