February 24, 2001
Question: My six-year old orange tree has started to bloom. Should I remove the remaining fruits?
- Jo McGonneal, e-mail
Answer: It is not necessary to remove healthy old fruits from citrus trees because of current bloom. Some citrus varieties, including Valencia, simultaneously maintain flowers and varying sizes of maturing fruits. Remove diseased fruits and fruits that are prone to premature drying.
- Stephen Brown is a horticulture agent with the Lee County Extension. To submit questions call the horticulture desk at 461- 7504 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or via e-mail at shb@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu. Listen to the ‘Garden Show’ at 8 a.m. on 1200-AM WINK/WNOG