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FARM QUERIES

Fruiting in citrus

How can I increase flowering in citrus plants?

S. RAMA RAJAN
Ambasamuthram, Tamil Nadu

In fact, the number of flowers borne on trees is almost 20 to 30 times the number of fruits borne on them. Only good flowers that get pollinated and fertilised properly become fruits. However, for increasing flowering in citrus trees, beehives may be provided in the orchard. There should be no dry spell and no shortage of moisture in the soil.

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