Citrus Greasy Spot Treatment and Long-Term Care

Orange Tree Diagnosed with Greasy Spot

Photos confirm greasy spot fungal disease on citrus. Owner sourced copper fungicide online.

Fruit Edibility: Yes, fruit can be eaten once ripe after copper treatment.
Switch to Neem Oil: After copper brings disease under control, switch to 100% pure neem oil to avoid copper buildup.
Watering: 3.5 inches per week. Make a soil moat at drip line and fill with hose, or use sprinkler with can to measure 2 inches.
Fertilizer: Slow-release like Florikan Dynamite 10-10-17. Wait until spring to fertilize.
No Mulch/Rocks: Keep bare soil under canopy.

For further questions, email via Crowley Nursery.

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