Bush Lemon tree (forum)

AmbzMaree93 starts with ...
Hey all, I have a massive bush lemon tree
I have no idea how to maintain it, how to store the fruit, when to pick it etc
It has heaps on it a couple are turning yellow, can someone please help me out? :)

Time: 2nd May 2022 4:53pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
You could just pick the fruit as you need them. They should keep on the tree for a few months at least.
You could start using them as they just turn yellow. They tend to get puffy with age.
The main pests are probably Gall wasp, Scale and Leaf Miner. Unless it is being totally ravaged by pests, a gentle approach is probably best.
For most Citrus it is usual to prune out any dead branches. The trunks are prone to sunburn, so it is best not to overprune and expose too much.
How about a photo of the tree ??

Time: 4th May 2022 8:00pm

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AmbzMaree93 says...
What kind of things do you put on it to stop pests? I will put on a photo now
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Time: 5th May 2022 3:45pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
I think it looks pretty healthy. No need to spray if not necessary. You will only disrupt the beneficial insects and microbes. If you are not selling the fruit, a few spots and blemishes won't matter.
I cannot see any common pest from the pics.
Pests often happen when conditions aren't right or too much fertiliser is applied to get big crops.
You could spray or water in some liquid seaweed to help with trace elements, ( some leaves are slightly yellow lower on the tree. At this stage I wouldnt over do it as it looks good. You could also look inside the canopy for dead twigs and branches, and under the leaves for scale insects etc.

Time: 6th May 2022 8:55am

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Julie says...
Bush lemons are very tough, probably the hardiest of the citrus. I have even seen one completely neglected in the middle of a paddock, still bearing fruit.

The only pest that might be a problem is fruit fly, but as fruit ripens in winter it's unlikely to be a problem.

It does look like it needs magnesium, but it's not too deficient. Maybe water in some Epsom salts in spring, along with whatever fertiliser you use.

Time: 9th May 2022 11:32am

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