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  January 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Protect Protect the tree when temperatures are scheduled to dip below freezing. Pull containerized plants next to the house or under a patio cover. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering.

  February 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Protect Protect the tree when temperatures are scheduled to dip below freezing. Pull containerized plants next to the house or under a patio cover. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases,including fungal root infections. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering.

  March 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Fertilize Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. 3. Water Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week. 4. Mulch Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. 7. Special requirements Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients.

  April 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Fertilize Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. 3. Water Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week. 4. Prune Prune out crossing branches or twiggy growth and to keep the plant from becoming rangy. Remove fruit from newly planted trees so they can put energy into growth. 5. Mulch Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. 8. Special requirements Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients.

  May 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. 4. Water Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week or more often during especially hot weather. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. 5. Prune Prune out crossing branches or twiggy growth and to keep the plant from becoming rangy. Remove fruit from newly planted trees so they can put energy into growth. 6. Mulch Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. 7. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 8. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. 9. Transplant Transplant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. 10. Special requirements Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients.

  June 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. 4. Water Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week or more often during especially hot weather. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. 5. Prune Prune out crossing branches or twiggy growth and to keep the plant from becoming rangy. Remove fruit from newly planted trees so they can put energy into growth. 6. Mulch Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. 7. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 8. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. 9. Transplant Transplant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. 10. Special requirements Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients.

  July 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. 4. Water Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week or more often during especially hot weather. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. 5. Prune Prune out crossing branches or twiggy growth and to keep the plant from becoming rangy. Remove fruit from newly planted trees so they can put energy into growth. 6. Mulch Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. 7. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 8. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. 9. Transplant Transplant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. 10. Special requirements Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients.

  August 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. 4. Water Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week or more often during especially hot weather. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. 5. Prune Prune out crossing branches or twiggy growth and to keep the plant from becoming rangy. Remove fruit from newly planted trees so they can put energy into growth. 6. Mulch Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. 7. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 8. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. 9. Transplant Transplant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. 10. Special requirements Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients.

  September 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Fertilize Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. 3. Water Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week or more often during especially hot weather. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. 4. Mulch Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. 7. Special requirements Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients.

  October 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Fertilize Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. 3. Water Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering.

  November 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 3. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering.

  December 1. Buy Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. 2. Protect Protect the tree when temperatures are scheduled to dip below freezing. Pull containerized plants next to the house or under a patio cover. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. February Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. March Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. April Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. May Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. June Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. July Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. August Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. September Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. October Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. November Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery. December Purchase a healthy tree from a reputable nursery.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? May Plant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. June Plant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. July Plant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. August Plant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. April Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. May Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. June Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. July Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. August Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. September Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees. October Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer designed for citrus trees.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? March Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week. April Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week. May Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week or more often during especially hot weather. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. June Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week or more often during especially hot weather. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. July Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week or more often during especially hot weather. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. August Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week or more often during especially hot weather. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. September Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week or more often during especially hot weather. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit. October Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water established trees twice monthly and newly planted trees twice a week. Water containerized trees twice a week. Avoid droughting the tree, which results in split fruit.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? April Prune out crossing branches or twiggy growth and to keep the plant from becoming rangy. Remove fruit from newly planted trees so they can put energy into growth. May Prune out crossing branches or twiggy growth and to keep the plant from becoming rangy. Remove fruit from newly planted trees so they can put energy into growth. June Prune out crossing branches or twiggy growth and to keep the plant from becoming rangy. Remove fruit from newly planted trees so they can put energy into growth. July Prune out crossing branches or twiggy growth and to keep the plant from becoming rangy. Remove fruit from newly planted trees so they can put energy into growth. August Prune out crossing branches or twiggy growth and to keep the plant from becoming rangy. Remove fruit from newly planted trees so they can put energy into growth.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. April Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. May Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. June Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. July Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. August Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline. September Maintain a 2-3 inch layer of shredded bark out beyond the dripline.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January Protect the tree when temperatures are scheduled to dip below freezing. Pull containerized plants next to the house or under a patio cover. February Protect the tree when temperatures are scheduled to dip below freezing. Pull containerized plants next to the house or under a patio cover. December Protect the tree when temperatures are scheduled to dip below freezing. Pull containerized plants next to the house or under a patio cover.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. February Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases,including fungal root infections. March Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. April Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. May Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. June Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. July Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. August Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. September Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. October Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. November Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections. December Check for pests such as aphids, mealybugs, mites and scale insects and diseases, including fungal root infections.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. February Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. March Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. April Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. May Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. June Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. July Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. August Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. September Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. October Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. November Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering. December Treat for pests with the appropriate organic control, starting with a strong spray of water. Avoid fungal root infections by not overwatering.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? May Transplant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. June Transplant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. July Transplant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage. August Transplant when the weather is warm in a full-sun location with excellent drainage.

  Special requirements Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories? March Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients. April Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients. May Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients. June Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients. July Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients. August Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients. September Citrus is prone to iron, manganese and zinc deficiencies. Iron deficiency (chlorosis) shows up as yellow leaves with green veins; manganese as mottling on young leaves and pale areas on green leaves and zinc as yellow mottling and blotching between leaf veins. Treat with chelated fertilizers for each condition. If you are unsure which deficiency exists, there are foliar fertilizers that contain chelates of all three nutrients.