1. Plant citrus in a sunny and well drained area. Citrus need a lot of water, they cannot sit in water for extended period of time.
2. Check the pH of the soil where the tree is to be planted. Citrus like a pH of about 6.5.
3. Make sure the tree is healthy when you buy it. Look for and avoid the following:
• Scale on bottom of the leaves
• Dead limbs.
• Split or damaged bark on tree.
• Leaves that are chewed.
• Top of leaves have a black greasy look.
• Trees with poor shape. Trees should have even branching.
• Old leaves should be dark green and new leaves should be a light green.
• Make sure the root stock is for your area. Ask your nurseryman.

1. Dig the hole 12" wider and 6" deeper than the container it came in.
2. Mix 1/2 bag of Earth Food (natural organic compost) per tree.
3. Mix in l/2 of your soil.
4. Mix the components up prior to putting in the hole.
5. Fill hole 1/2 way with mixed soil and then water.
6. Water new tree with Ferti-lome Root Stimulator before removing from the container.
7. Plant tree at least 1/2 " higher than existing grade.
8. Fill hole up with mixed soil and use a water hose inserted deep to remove all air pockets around the roots of the tree.
9. Make a berm approximately 18" from the tree with the sides being 4 - 5" tall.
10. Fill the berm with water every other day for one week. Use Root stimulator 1 more time 7 days after planting.
11. Remove berm after one week and water twice a week until tree is established (about 4 to 6 months).
12. Keep in mind - if it rains- only water to supplement the rain.

Keep grass removed from trunk to 1' past the drip line (important).
When fertilizing, keep food at least 10" away from trunk and spread evenly out to the drip line.
Young citrus should be fed eight times a year. (Any new tree planted is considered young the first year)
We recommend that you use Scrivner's Citrus at the rate of one pound per tree per month.
Start feeding in March and continue each month through October.
We recommend you spray a Citrus Nutritional spray once a month.
Start your nutritional spray in February and continue once a month through October.
Bearing trees 4 ' or larger should be fed a minimum of ( 3 ) times per Year.
They should be fed March - May - October.
We recommend feeding with Scrivner's Citrus at the rate of one pound for each foot of tree spread.
Example: A tree with a 10' spread should be fed 10 pounds of food. (spread evenly out to the drip line)

THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE SPRAYING:
1. All chemicals should be handled with care.
2. Always read the label before spraying.
3. Only mix up the amount of spray needed for the job.
4. Know what you are spraying for, why you are spraying, and what results you should get.
5. Use a pump sprayer.
6. Spray with a fine mist. The finest mist possible, is best.
7. Spray when the wind is calm (if possible).
8. Always shake the material before placing in the sprayer.
9. When mixing, fill sprayer 1/2 full of water- add chemical- fill sprayer with water- shake well.
10. Shake sprayer frequently when spraying.
11. Cover leaves on both sides. Good coverage is a must for good results.
12. If plant drips, you have applied too heavy. The saying "A little is good but a lot is better" does not apply to spraying chemicals.
13. Do not leave chemicals in the sprayer. Wash out thoroughly with soap and water after each use.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPRAYING

For Asian leaf miner:
Use Ferti-lome Borer and leafminer spray and Ferti-lome Dormant Oil spray and spray when the new growth (light green leaves) are approximately 1/4 to 1" long.
Spray twice, 10 days apart. Repeat every time new flushes occur.

Insects:
For any other insects, such as mealybugs, whiteflies, mites, scale and aphids: Use 3 tablespoons of Dormant Oil spray and 1 1/2 teaspoons of 55% Malathion.

For Fungus:
There are several types of fungus that can affect the leaves, fruit and branches. We recommend that you spray with a liquid copper fungicide (at rate recommended on the bottle) late December and again 2 weeks after blooms have fallen and the fruit has started to form. You need to spray twice, 10 days apart.

Pruning:
Dead wood, crossing canes, and suckers (big leaves with big thorns) must be pruned immediately. Trimming the entire tree is not necessary except for size control. Trimming is recommended after harvest and before new crop (all old fruit should be picked before blooming season).

We hope this information will help you with your citrus problems. If you have other problems not mentioned in this information sheet, Please give us a call at (239) 334-7006