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July |
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General fertilizer1 |
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Apply
2-3 dry applications of a nitrogen-phosphate-potash-magnesium material
during this time. Do not apply any nitrogen containing fertilizer after
August as this may induce the tree to continue to grow during the
winter and therefore reduce flowering in the spring.
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Nutritional sprays2 |
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Apply
4-6 foliar nutritional sprays; those containing magnesium, manganese,
zinc, molybdenum, and boron are most effective during the warm part of
the year.
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Iron applications3 |
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Apply
2-4 iron applications to the soil around the base of the tree. Iron
applications are most effective during the warm part of the year.
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Watering |
Water periodically during dry periods. |
Begin to water the tree when signs of blooming appear and water regularly until harvest. |
Water periodically during dry periods. |
Insect control |
Monitor for scale infestations and treat as needed. |
Disease control |
Monitor for disease infestations and treat as needed. |
Pruning |
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Selectively prune the tree after harvest to control tree height and spread. |
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1, Use a 6-6-6-3, 8-3-9-3, 4-2-12-2 or similar material.
2, Follow label directions for dilution of dry and liquid micronutrient formulations.
3, In low pH, acid, sandy soils apply iron sulfate; in high pH, rockland soils apply chelated iron. |