Growing & Care Basics
- Climate & Sun: They thrive in warm, frost-free climates and require a spot in full sun with well-drained soil.
- Watering & Feeding: Keep young trees consistently moist while establishing, then fertilize from spring through autumn using a balanced garden fertilizer or blood & bone.
- Harvesting: Fruit is typically ready about 100 to 150 days after flowering when the skin changes color (depending on the variety).
- Pests to Watch: Protect trees from fruit fly, scale, and fungal issues like anthracnose (which thrives in wet or humid springs)