{"product_id":"zitrus-komplex-af-5-liter-anwendungsfertiger-spezialduenger-kalkfrei-mit-mehr-eisen-gegen-chlorose-bei-zitronen-orangen-allen-zitruspflanzen-fuer-sattgruene-blaetter-und-reiche-ernte","title":"Citrus Complex AF – 5 Litres of Ready-to-Use, Lime-Free Special Fertiliser with Extra Iron against Chlorosis in Lemons, Oranges \u0026 All Citrus Plants. For Lush Green Leaves and a Rich Harvest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Guide – Fertilising Citrus Plants Correctly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering (Root Feeding – Main Method)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe substrate should be \u003cstrong\u003epre-moistened with low-lime water first\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then pour the ready-to-use nutrient solution evenly over the substrate. \u003cstrong\u003eAlternate with normal irrigation water\u003c\/strong\u003e – this gives your citrus plants a continuous supply of iron and all essential nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpraying (Foliar Feeding – Iron Boost)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpray the upper and lower leaf surfaces evenly. The EDTA chelate formula ensures immediate iron absorption through the leaves. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not apply in direct sunlight!\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for preventing and treating iron chlorosis (yellow leaves).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nFrequency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRoot feeding:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring the growing season (April–September):\u003c\/strong\u003e At every \u003cstrong\u003esecond watering\u003c\/strong\u003e , water with the nutrient solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication calendar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril–May (start of growth):\u003c\/strong\u003e Start feeding at every 2nd watering + an initial foliar feed for prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune–August (main growth \u0026amp; fruit formation):\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensive feeding phase – water regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember (preparing for dormancy):\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce gradually (only every 3rd watering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober–March (winter dormancy):\u003c\/strong\u003e No fertilising; water sparingly only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFoliar feeding (prevention):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during the growing season, spray the leaves to actively prevent iron deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eImmediate Treatment for Iron Chlorosis (Yellow Leaves):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate foliar feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray the plant generously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat weekly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until a clear improvement (greener colour) is visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntensive root feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also fertilise at every watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck water quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always use low-lime water!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\u0026nbsp;\n\u003ch3\u003eFollow-Up Watering (Optional)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor very sensitive plants or when using hard tap water, after \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 days\u003c\/strong\u003e you can water again with lime-free water to minimise any salt build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n⚠️ Important Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not fertilise in direct sunlight or at temperatures below 5 °C or above 30 °C. In summer, favour the early morning hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shake well before use. Always pre-moisten the substrate with water before applying fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime-Free Water Is Crucial!\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus plants hate lime! Lime-rich irrigation water is the main cause of iron deficiency. Use rainwater or softened water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespect winter dormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e No fertilising from October to March! The plant needs a rest period to build up strength for the next season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecognising iron chlorosis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow leaves with green veins = the classic symptom of iron deficiency. Treat immediately with foliar feeding!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nProfessional Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst yellow leaves (iron chlorosis):\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003edouble iron content\u003c\/strong\u003e in the form of \u003cstrong\u003eEDTA chelates\u003c\/strong\u003e works like an emergency infusion. Foliar feeding provides immediate uptake and visible improvement within a few days!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDTA chelates = protection against lime:\u003c\/strong\u003e The protective “capsule” around the iron prevents lime from locking it up. This ensures the iron reaches the roots, even with hard water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a rich harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e The balanced NPK ratio of 4:2:3 promotes not only healthy leaves but also flower and fruit formation. Prevents the shedding of small developing fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar feeding = rapid help:\u003c\/strong\u003e In acute chlorosis, foliar feeding acts like an infusion – the iron is absorbed directly through the leaves. Initial improvement is often visible after just a few days!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor all citrus plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon, orange, lime, kumquat, calamondin, mandarin, grapefruit and all other Citrus species!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso for other Mediterranean plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fertiliser is also very suitable for other lime-sensitive Mediterranean plants such as olive trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nHIGH-TECH Quick Guide to Lush Green Citrus Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Simple Steps to Your Mediterranean Dream:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHAKE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shake the bottle well before use to activate the highly concentrated iron complex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER or SPRAY:\u003c\/strong\u003e During the growing season (April–September), pour directly onto the soil at every second watering. In acute chlorosis (yellow leaves), spray the leaves weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARVEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch the yellow leaves disappear as your citrus plant takes on a new, deep green colour and produces healthy new shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅ \u003cstrong\u003e100% more iron\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eHIGH-TECH EDTA chelates\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eReady to use \u0026amp; safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nThe Whisper of the Leaves: A Story of Green and Yellow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoes this sound familiar? You nurture and care for your lemon tree, dreaming of fragrant flowers and your first home-grown harvest. You give it water, light and love. Yet one day you see it: a leaf that is no longer lush green but has turned a pale, unhealthy yellow. Only the veins remain, tracing a green skeleton. It is as if the plant were whispering something to you, a quiet plea for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat whisper is a cry for iron. Iron chlorosis is the most common and frustrating enemy of every citrus enthusiast. It often arises from something as simple as our tap water. The lime it contains raises the soil's pH and binds the vital iron, putting it beyond the reach of your plant's roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt GREEN24, we heard that whisper. We spent years finding an answer that would be a real solution rather than a temporary patch. The result is Citrus Complex AF. We did more than simply mix a fertiliser. We put a rescue mission into a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this mission? A double dose of iron. Not just any iron, but highly available iron enclosed in a protective coating (EDTA chelate). This coating is the key that breaks the bonds imposed by lime and transports the iron directly to your plant's cells, where it is urgently needed to form vital chlorophyll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you use Citrus Complex AF, you give your plant more than nutrients. You restore its ability to breathe deeply, turn the power of the sun into rich green colour and put all its energy into fragrant flowers and juicy fruit. You answer its whisper. And the answer you receive is the most beautiful, healthiest green you have ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nThe HIGH-TECH Science behind the “Citrus Complex AF” Formula\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMORE IRON – The Formula for Lush Green Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe high iron content is the breakthrough in the fight against iron chlorosis.\u003c\/strong\u003e This formulation is the result of targeted research to tackle the most common problem in citrus plants at its root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOUBLE iron content (Fe at 2.38 mg\/L):\u003c\/strong\u003e The star of the formula! With 100% more iron than our standard fertilisers, this complex is the ultimate weapon against yellow leaves. Iron is the central building block of chlorophyll – without iron, there is no green!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate nitrogen (N at 0.04%):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensures healthy but compact growth. Too much nitrogen would lead to long, weak shoots. We want strong, fruit-bearing branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate phosphorus (P at 0.02%):\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports flower formation and root growth without excessively stimulating vegetative growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate potassium (K at 0.03%):\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes fruit quality, sugar content and the plant's resistance to drought stress and cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe HIGH-TECH Difference: The Invisible Heroes in the Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe superior effect of Citrus Complex is based on the intelligent combination of nutrients with our proven HIGH-TECH additives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDTA chelate technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the iron's bodyguard! An EDTA molecule surrounds the iron, protecting it from lime in the water. It is transported safely to the root and remains available to the plant even at an unfavourable pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased copper content (Cu at 1.59 mg\/L):\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper is an important activator of many enzyme systems involved in photosynthesis and respiration. It supports the action of iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime-free reverse-osmosis water:\u003c\/strong\u003e We remove the problem of lime from the equation from the outset. Using highly purified, salt-free water as the base prevents lime from blocking fine roots and hindering nutrient uptake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStable pH buffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps the solution's pH in the slightly acidic range that citrus plants love. This maximises the uptake of all nutrients, especially iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrea nitrogen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle nitrogen source that is released slowly, ensuring an even supply without growth stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nBotanical Profile: Citrus Plants (Citrus)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRutaceae (rue family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen trees or shrubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eDark green, leathery, glossy, fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eWhite, strongly scented, often self-fertile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eBerries (hesperidia) with juicy flesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMedium to high, very susceptible to trace element deficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron (Fe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most critical nutrient!\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for chlorophyll synthesis. Deficiency immediately leads to chlorosis (yellow leaves, green veins).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen (N)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eImportant for leaf growth and general vitality.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium (K)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003ePromotes fruit quality (sugar content, flavour) and winter hardiness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus (P)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eImportant for flower formation and root growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eModerate; always avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSunny, warm and sheltered from wind.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eCitrus plants are extremely sensitive to lime-rich water, as it raises the soil's pH and blocks iron uptake.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nProfessional HIGH-TECH Application for a Rich Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor all citrus plants, such as lemons, oranges, limes, kumquats, etc.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to use. No mixing required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency (watering):\u003c\/strong\u003e At every 2nd watering during the main growing season (April to September).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency (spraying):\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray the leaves (upper and lower surfaces) every 2 weeks to actively prevent iron deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImmediate Treatment for Iron Chlorosis (Yellow Leaves)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate foliar feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray the plant generously with Citrus Complex AF. The highly available iron is absorbed directly through the leaf and acts like an infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat weekly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat foliar feeding weekly until a clear improvement (greener colour) is visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntensive root feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also feed through the roots at every watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck water quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always use low-lime water (rainwater or filtered water) to avoid making the problem worse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Calendar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril–May (start of growth):\u003c\/strong\u003e Start feeding at every second watering. An initial foliar feed helps prevent spring chlorosis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune–August (main growth \u0026amp; fruit formation):\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensive feeding phase. Water regularly and spray every 2 weeks to meet the high nutrient demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember (preparing for dormancy):\u003c\/strong\u003e Gradually reduce fertiliser applications (e.g. to every 3rd watering only).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober–March (winter dormancy):\u003c\/strong\u003e No fertilising. The plant needs a rest period to build up strength for the next season. Water sparingly only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nProblem Solving and Care Diagnosis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\t\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves turn yellow, but the leaf veins remain green.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the classic symptom of **iron chlorosis**. The plant lacks the iron needed to form chlorophyll. The main cause is usually lime-rich irrigation water.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediate treatment with Citrus Complex AF! The **double iron content (2.38 mg\/L)** in the form of **EDTA chelates** acts like an emergency infusion. Foliar feeding provides immediate uptake and visible improvement within a few days.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant sheds small developing fruits after flowering.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient deficiency during the critical fruit-formation phase. The plant does not have enough energy to supply the fruit.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular feeding with Citrus Complex AF ensures a constant supply of all essential nutrients. The balanced NPK ratio of 4:2:3 with moderate potassium (K) strengthens developing fruits and promotes their development.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weak growth and small leaves.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e General nutrient deficiency and possibly the onset of iron deficiency that has not yet developed into full chlorosis.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of moderate nitrogen (N) for healthy growth and high iron content stimulates photosynthesis. The plant can produce more energy again and invest it in healthy new leaves and shoots.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant still looks unhealthy despite fertilising.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is probably being watered with hard, lime-rich tap water. Lime blocks nutrient uptake at the roots, even when fertiliser is applied.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus Complex AF has a double effect here. First, it supplies iron as a protected EDTA chelate that is not blocked by lime. Second, the fertiliser is based on lime-free reverse-osmosis water. For a lasting solution, however, always water with rainwater or softened water.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – HIGH-TECH Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\t\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is iron so important for citrus plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003eIron is the central building block for chlorophyll, the green pigment in leaves. Without iron, the plant cannot photosynthesise and effectively starves even in full light. Citrus plants are naturally very susceptible to iron deficiency, especially in our latitudes where water is often lime-rich.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly does “double iron content” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003eOur Citrus Complex AF contains 2.38 mg of iron per litre. This is more than in our standard fertilisers, such as Palm Complex or Green Plant Complex. This high concentration is specifically tailored to the needs of citrus plants.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an EDTA chelate, and why is it better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003eThink of the EDTA molecule as a protective capsule around the iron ion. This capsule protects the iron from lime in water and soil that would otherwise make it unusable for the plant. This ensures that the iron reaches the root and can be absorbed.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I also use the fertiliser for other Mediterranean plants, such as olive trees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003eYes, the fertiliser is also very suitable for other lime-sensitive Mediterranean plants. However, we also offer a special Olive Complex AF for olive trees that is even more closely tailored to their needs.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\t\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly will I see an improvement in yellow leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\t\u003cdd\u003eWith foliar feeding, you can often see a slight greening of treated leaves after just a few days to a week. However, it takes several weeks for the plant to recover fully and produce new, lush green leaves.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003chr \/\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMandatory Application Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eAlways follow information sheet 130405! 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