Citrus growers, I need your input. I have several trees in the ground that are doing fine, they seem to be right on schedule this year. Problem is I also have a small tree in a pot on the deck. It is a Kishu, and has tiny tangerines like Cuties. It is loaded with fruit this year and all of a sudden some are starting to turn color and some are falling off. These fruits normally ripen in late fall for me. What could be causing them to ripen early this year? I am wondering if it is a normal process, perhaps it is thinning the fruit set - something I probably should have done myself months ago? There is no sign of disease or insects, it appears to be very healthy other than the early ripening. Thanks for your thoughts.
alice
