Would you show a cross-section of one of your Washington Navels?
I just picked my first Washington navel from ghouse grown 2-year-old plant. I wonder if its rind is abnormally thick (perhaps indicating too much N or too little P?).
My Washington Navel is the one on the right …which I contrasted with a store bought orange that I think was a navel.
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I also love Clauson Nursery in Vista CA. They have a wonderful selection, know everything, do their own grafting, have been in business 2 generations at least. Always helpful and wonderful prices. And yes, they are a bit quirky. Other tropical fruit trees too.
My experiences with them have been different.
Now I’m convinced I bought a tree with the wrong tag. My Washington navel looks nothing like yours. Mine are small and smooth. Probably a juicing orange.
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Is it seeded?
No seeds. Maybe a Valencia variety idk
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New shoots with tiny new leaves have been bursting out in response to last week’s rainfall. These are a prime target for Citrus leaf minor which live here year-round.
Today I sprayed for them and ACP with Bayer Altus, at a rate of 6 Tbsp per 12 gallons. I also sprayed our White Sapote (a Rutaceae) with this mixture.
new shoots emerging among last years leaves
Washington Navel with Minneola on the left. Many folks here might recognize that both these trees need topping after harvest.
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Third harvest this year. There’s about that many remaining in the interior and the back (north) side.
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