[Arid_gardener] Re: Valencia Oranges; Thick Skin & Tasteless.

[Olin Miller]

Possibly a little freezing the past winter.  Or too much nitrogen which
can cause the fruit to become large and pulpy with thick rinds.  Or a 
phosphorus deficiency.  Try using a "complete" citrus fertilizer and 
follow instructions on the bag as to frequency and amount.  If possible, 
bring a sample to the diagnostic clinic at Master Gardener Office at the 
P.O.R.A. building in SCW on Thursday, May 4, at 10:00am for analysis and 
diagnosis.

Olin Miller
Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ

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----- Original Message ----- From: <sledgedjs at cox.net>
> Please help, my valensia orange crop this year was terrible.  It's a
> 2yr old tree, the oranges are very large, thick peel, and tastless.
> The orange is mostly peel and little fruit.