The Tropical Fruit Forum
Citrus => Citrus General Discussion => Topic started by: Bomand on May 10, 2019, 03:27:59 PM
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Second flush taking place now. First flush was Feb. Second is usually August. 3rd in Oct. Only reason I can see for early 2nd flush is an abundance of rain and warmer temps. Any other ideas?
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Could easily be because of the weather, however, most citrus normally have 3 flushes per year. I have on several occasions had trees with 5 flushes per year by heating the soil with an electric heating cable, and lighting during the short days of winter.
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I usually get a second flush in May/June.
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My key limes flush all the time and flower continuously. Others depend on the season.
I found that a high N urea fertiliser induces flushes coupled with a cytokinin spray.
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I had a second flush start a few weeks ago, but it was a small flush. I seem to remember last years second flush was more substantial.