Citrus fruits

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We are presently experiencing some problems with our second fruit crop this year and wonder if our knowledgeable members can help us. Whilst mainly affecting the oranges, a lesser extent the mandarins and some lemons they are nearly all splitting at their base and in the worst cases the fruit are virtually halved as they approach ripening. It is almost as if the inside of the fruit is growing faster than skin/peel. We thought it might be a lack of water during late August early September, although the trees are regularly watered, but in recent days we have had a very good share of rain and the problem continues. Is it due to water or should we be looking at a disease?

 

Can anyone help please as we would actually like to enjoy what is potentially a very good crop.

 

 

Richard F Lovejoy

Algarve, Portugal
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