Regional Gardening Reports :: National Gardening Association

In the Garden:
Northern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
July, 2014
Regional Report

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Growing Citrus

Citrus are long-lived plants that can be an asset to the landscape and the table. They thrive in our climate zone, so there is absolutely no reason not to have fresh lemons for your kitchen or limes for your G & Ts. And there is nothing sweeter than the scent of citrus blossoms!


Citrus are heavy feeders, but if fed regularly they will reward you with an abundance of fruit. Provide citrus trees with a midsummer boost to ensure a crop of flowers. Dibble a citrus-specific fertilizer into the soil around the drip line, and water it in well. Keep citrus trees watered during hot weather. Also, citrus will often produce a heavy crop every other year, taking a break between, so don't get discouraged if your tree doesn't perform consistently.

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