"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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Christina Cameron wrote:
Does anyone have a good formula for citrus compost ? I have read that John
Innes No3 is appropriate but a large Poncirus Trifoliata "Flying Dragon" I
bought last year came potted in a very coarse peat compost. Also, can I
use
universal liquid "phostrogen" type feeds or do I need to use the expensive
specialised stuff?

Ideally, any neutral to slightly acid John Innes, but a similar,
freely-draining soilless one will do. They are actually fairly
flexible, so don't worry. And, yes, you can use generic feeds,
but give it some ericaceous (acid) feed every now and then.

Citrus are far tougher than is often made out - just don't let
them get waterlogged, completely dried out or frozen.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.
My trifoliata got an annual feed of 10-10-10 and that was it...produced up
to 200 oranges per year. A hedge of them make great animal barriers....also
make an excellent root stock for oranges and is grown as such down in
Florida...HW