Citrus

Everyone visiting Borrego has noticed the acres and acres of Citrus trees...we are known for our famous "Borrego Reds" ( grapefruit ). We took immediate notice and started planting citrus trees on our lot long before the house construction was completed. Take it from us - if you like to eat citrus fruit, you need plant only a few trees. They will supply all your needs. Though citrus thrives in our area, the trees do require adequate water and fertilization to offer bumper crops of fruit.

Of our original "mini grove" , ten trees are left, producing more than we want or need...in fact, though we love to give away fruit, it is often hard to find recipients! Little by little, our citrus trees are being replaced by native, less thirsty trees. We are narrowing them down according to our favorites. We love the Marsh seedless along with a red grapefruit variety. We like the Mission orange tree, which always produces lots of sweet tasting, tangelo-like fruit. We like the Meyer lemon ( dwarf ) and absolutely cannot do without the Mexican lime. We very easily could do without the rest of the trees. Those five trees could supply all our needs and then some!

If you do plant Citrus in your garden, shop around and taste the fruit before you plant. There is much information in books, magazines or on the net regarding the care of citrus. It is worthwhile to do your homework before you buy!