Introduction. Costochondritis is the medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone (sternum). Cartilage is tough but flexible connective tissue found throughout the body, including in the joints between bones.It acts as a shock absorber, cushioning the joints.ostochondritis is the medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone (sternum). Cartilage is tough but flexible connective tissue found throughout the body, including in the joints between bones.
Fertilize citrus trees in the spring and summer. The ability of a citrus tree to use nutrients in fertilizer depends largely on whether or not it is growing in the proper soil. Citrus trees most often need nitrogen, although they may also be deficient in minor nutrients.
Like most fruit trees, peaches prefer fertile, well-drained soil and at least six hours a day of sun. Regular irrigation is critical to fruit production; use a drip system on a daily basis or a sprinkler system every three weeks. Mulching helps keep the weeds down and hold humidity in the soil. The trees also require fertilizer on a monthly basis beginning in April and continuing through harvest, about 1/2 a pound of urea or 25 pounds of manure per application per tree. As the trees mature, increase the amount by 50 percent.