Citrus stage by stage
Citrus orchards (lemon, lime, sweet orange, mandarin) often suffer from dieback, where branches dry from the tip back, along with fruit drop and declining trees. Roots and drainage are usually where the trouble starts.
Main growing areas: Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
Flowering
Depends on bahar (season)Water stress followed by irrigation triggers flowering. Even flowering gives an even crop.
Fruit set
After floweringSome drop is natural. Heavy drop follows stress or poor nutrition.
Fruit growth
Several monthsFruit size and juice need steady water and nutrition.
Rest
Between cropsPruning dead wood and feeding the tree for the next bahar.
Common citrus problems
Problems farmers bring to us
- Dieback of branches
- Fruit drop
- Yellowing leaves
- Trees declining
- Small fruit
What to check first
- Check drainage and look at the roots.
- Look for gummosis at the trunk base.
- Check for zinc and iron shortage: yellow leaves with green veins.
- Test soil pH; citrus struggles in very alkaline soil.
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The Immunity formula for citrus
Immunity Citrus Special
Made for lemon, lime, orange and mosambi: dieback, fruit drop and weak trees.
Packs: 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 5 L
Results differ from farm to farm with soil, weather, crop and management. Farmer experiences on this site are their own reports, not a promise of results.
Citrus farmers in their own words
Citrus questions
What causes citrus dieback?
Dieback has several causes: root rot and poor drainage, nutrient shortage, pests and old age. Treat the cause, not just the dry branches. See our citrus dieback guide.
Which Immunity product is for citrus?
Immunity Citrus Special, with Immunity Granules for the soil.
Send us your enquiry
Tell us your crop, the problem and your location, and send a photo if you can. Our team replies on WhatsApp or calls you with what to check, which product suits and where to buy it near you.