How can I make our orange tree grow juicier fruits not dry inside?
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http://homeguides.sfgate.com/orange-tree-blossom-make-sweet-juice-94653.html
Chances are they need more water. Citrus needs more water than most people think. See if these links help!
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/orange-tree-blossom-make-sweet-juice-94653.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/dry-orange-fruit-why-an-orange-tree-produces-dry-oranges.htm
https://www.advancednutrients.com/articles/how-to-grow-robust-and-juicy-citrus-fruit/
I happen to live right down the road from citrus and avocado orchards and a bee farm.
My Uncle Tio Joe watered the orange & lemon trees extra, but the other thing he did was to take a 5 lbs. bag of sugar (for each tree) & poured the sugar all around the tree so the sugar would seep into the ground while he watered the trees. We always had the sweetest oranges & the best tasting lemons in the neighborhood.
Remembering fondly....
Elena
Dry fruit can commonly be caused by a couple of things: If the fruit is frozen while on the tree the cells inside will rupture and the liquid (juice) will evaporate through the rind. Also, when the fruit is left on the tree too long it will dry out inside. As others mentioned a lack of water will cause the tree to pull water back out of the fruit to satisfy its needs. Unlike most fruits, citrus needs to be watered even in the winter time, either by rain or irrigation. Just be sure you have good drainage, the water should be gone into the ground within 24 hours. Hope this helps.