One of the 1st trees I added to our property was a Biew Kiew Longan.
It was a young grafted sapling.
It has now been in place for about 2 years.
It has reached a maximum height of about 8'.
One thing I have noticed about it is that it has 2 growth spurts each year, one in the early spring and again [now] in late summer.
I have just figured out that the spring growth spurt is when it should be flowering in stead of making new stems and leaves, while the one now should be the normal growth period for new stems and leaves.
I'm convinced that this tree should be able to bear fruit next spring/summer. I just need to figure out how to encourage it to do so.
It is planted in an area of newly made soil. I made it from cinders and a combination of green and composted mulch.
I think I was a bit light on the organic [mulch] components.
I am now bringing in and spreading composted mulch, and adding a general purpose pk type fertilizer as well as dolomite.
I am being careful to not over do it.
This is one of the newly built areas with the longan at the far left.
I have proven to myself that paying attention to nutrition makes a difference with avocados fruiting or not.
I think that may also apply to the longan.
Any practical advice for the longan?
