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Splitting satsumas puzzling Louisiana gardeners as expert offers advice
Original: What is causing my satsumas to split and fall off trees in Louisiana? See Dan Gill's advice
Louisiana homeowners are reporting satsuma mandarins splitting and dropping from trees, and gardening columnist Dan Gill has weighed in with advice on the problem. Splitting fruit is typically linked to irregular watering, such as drought followed by heavy rain, which causes fruit to swell faster than the peel can expand. Gardeners are being encouraged to keep soil moisture consistent to reduce losses.
Why now: Recent weather swings in Louisiana have prompted questions about citrus fruit splitting and drawn attention to expert guidance on prevention.
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- What is causing my satsumas to split and fall off trees in Louisiana? See Dan Gill's advice · NOLA.com
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