Planting Tips

When planting your citrus, choose a spot that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight each day and is protected from chilly winds. If you're planting in the ground, citrus prefer well-drained soil that's rich in organic matter. Mix Kings Compost and Kings Sheep Pellets into the soil to give it an extra boost. If you're planting in a container, use Kings Container Mix, which includes water storage crystals to keep the soil moist.

Watering your citrus trees is crucial, especially in the first year. Give them a slow and steady soak to allow the water to reach the roots. Feed with Kings Citrus & Fruit Tree Food in spring and repeat monthly through autumn. A monthly dose of Aquaticus Organic Garden Booster from spring through autumn will encourage root growth and increase microbial activity in the soil. And don't forget to mulch with Living Earth More than Mulch to keep weeds at bay and retain moisture in the soil.

Growing citrus does take a little patience as it might be a few years before your tree bears fruit. Opt for a larger grade plant if you want to pick your own fruit a little sooner.

Our Top Varieties

The great thing about citrus is you can never have too many. There are so many varieties that all have their own strengths, flavours, and secret culinary purposes. Here's a few of our favourites that are popping up in stores this season.

Expert Tip!

In the first year of your plant fruiting, we recommend removing all the fruit to help your young tree establish a strong root and branch structure. Citrus trees can be heavy croppers and removing about 1/3 of the crop will result in improved fruit quality and prevent biennial bearing (setting fruit every two years).

With proper planting, watering, and feeding, you can enjoy the fruits of your labour for years to come.

If you need extra help along the way, ask one of our plant experts instore.