Feeding

Vegetables
1. Start with the well prepared soil discussed in previous blog, using the alfalfa. Every month move the mulch aside and cultivate in some organic tomato/ vegetable food. Put the mulch back in place or add more if needed.

http://www.harvestwizard.com/2009/05/symptoms_of_nutrient_deficienc.html/

Fruit Trees
1. Citrus - I apply granular citrus food every 3 months. Work in around drip line and water deeply.
2. Other fruit - I use food spikes along drip line in January. There is a very short dormant time in San Gabriel Valley. Allow the rains to dissolve these spikes.
3. Watering - All fruit trees need periodic, deep watering during the growing season. This can be cut back in the fall as the tree activity winds down.

http://www.sandybarnursery.com/articles-on-fruit-trees.htm/