Come learn how to grow any kind of citrus tree in a container. I’ll show you every step and explain why citrus is easy. I’ll be potting a Key Lime tree as a demo, and will also show you some products you might like. I used IV Organics long before they reached out to me to become an affiliate, but you can get yourself a 10% discount by using my promo code GUMBO10 at https://ivorganics.com/. Enjoy citrus! Here’s what I’ll be teaching you:
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Why grow in containers?
- small trees
- better control
- more varieties in a small space
- excellent flavor
- easy to save from frost
Container size
- about twice the size of nursery pot
- wide and deep
- must have good drainage
Soil
- well draining
- coarse
- lots of non-organic media
- mix your own
- OR use Cactus/Succulent/Citrus pre-made mixes
Planting
- roots
- depth
- fertilize
- inoculate with native biology
- mulch
- water in well
Mulch
- Never go without
- I prefer hardwood mulch
Sunlight
- 8 hours +
- Paint trunk
Watering
- Water when almost dry
- Deep water
Fertilizing
- once a month during growing season minimum
- OR once every two weeks low dose
- back off in fall, don’t fertilize in winter
- slow release vs liquid
Harvesting
- cut, don’t pull
- store on tree
- gather all fruit when tree starts dropping
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