Growing Citrus

The unique foliage, aromatic flowers and dramatic colours of citrus add an exotic touch to the garden, terrace, deck or balcony. The delicious and nutritious fruits they harvest are a draw to an ever-increasing number of people interested in growing their own food. Martin Page charts the introduction of citrus to the Western world, celebrates their unique flavours and diverse uses and recommends the best varieties for garden cultivation with particular reference to temperate-clime gardeners. The detailed cultivation advice describes how to grow the trees in all climates, includes tips on overwintering, and shows how to tend to trees in pots, small gardens and greenhouses. Includes oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines, clementines and many more. Growing Citrus is the definitive guide to growing the world's most important fruit crops and will inspire the enthusiastic home gardener to grow their own.