Hi,
I got a small eureka lemon tree and just today I was given a small persian lime tree. I am trying to figure out a location for the lime tree but don't know if I have to worry about cross pollination. Also is it absolutely necessary to pot it with acidic soil?
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They can absolutely cross-pollinate, but it only affects the seeds, not the fruit. It should actually up the yeild on both trees!
I wouldn't say that acid soils are absolutely necessary - the best citrus in Ecuador comes from a region that gets regular dumpings of fairly alkaline volcanic ash. I'd say that the larger concern is keeping the trees well-fed, for which (since you definitely don't have an active volcano handy) I'd recommend Osmocote or Sumicoat I slow-release ferts.
I wouldn't say that acid soils are absolutely necessary - the best citrus in Ecuador comes from a region that gets regular dumpings of fairly alkaline volcanic ash. I'd say that the larger concern is keeping the trees well-fed, for which (since you definitely don't have an active volcano handy) I'd recommend Osmocote or Sumicoat I slow-release ferts.
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