36 Fruitgrowing under Irrigation 



of hessian, or carried with the roots in a tub of 

 puddle until they are planted. Nothing is so in- 

 jurious to young citrus than to have their roots 

 exposed, even for a few minutes, to the influence of 

 sun or wind. 



If the trees are planted before an irrigation they 

 must be each given a bucket of water immediately 

 after planting, and the irrigation should follow in 

 a couple of days. A good cultivation should follow, 

 especially close to the trees, which should be done 

 with a forked hoe or rake to avoid cutting the roots. 



