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Citrus in containers?
Posted on 3/24/21 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 3/24/21 at 1:29 pm
I have left nice citrus trees in two moves, I LOVE having them but we are not in our forever home. I lined up a 5 year washing navel and 5 year Blood orange tree for this weekend and I am strongly considering putting them in large containers because I believe we will move in the next few years and the trees should still be manageable in that time.
Has anyone grown them in pots? The nurseries seem to max them out at 5 gallon trade pots.
Has anyone grown them in pots? The nurseries seem to max them out at 5 gallon trade pots.
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Posted on 3/24/21 at 1:49 pm to armsdealer
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You need to buy THESE pots. Don't go to Home Depot and get pots that look similar. You want the ones in the link. Just trust me; I've already done it the wrong way and saved you the trouble. Oh, and drill a bunch of holes in the bottom with the largest bore you have.
I grow a bunch of potted citrus and they do very well.
You need to buy THESE pots. Don't go to Home Depot and get pots that look similar. You want the ones in the link. Just trust me; I've already done it the wrong way and saved you the trouble. Oh, and drill a bunch of holes in the bottom with the largest bore you have.
I grow a bunch of potted citrus and they do very well.
This post was edited on 3/24/21 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 3/24/21 at 4:07 pm to armsdealer
Yes you can grow citrus in pots/containers. I grow the least cold tolerate citrus in pots (lime and lemon) and more cold tolerant citrus in ground.
I personally use 15 gallon nursery trade plastic ploy containers (18 in dia x 14 in high) as that is the largest size pot/weight I care to drag when moving them against the house or in a heated storage shed in winter when temps drop into the 20’s. Every 3 to 4 years they should be removed from the pot and root pruned (you can Google that) and then returned to the container. Of course they require more frequent watering and fertilizer applications than in-ground citrus.
I personally use 15 gallon nursery trade plastic ploy containers (18 in dia x 14 in high) as that is the largest size pot/weight I care to drag when moving them against the house or in a heated storage shed in winter when temps drop into the 20’s. Every 3 to 4 years they should be removed from the pot and root pruned (you can Google that) and then returned to the container. Of course they require more frequent watering and fertilizer applications than in-ground citrus.
Posted on 3/24/21 at 4:15 pm to Tigerlaff
Tigerlaff...your page doesnt exist.
Posted on 3/24/21 at 4:44 pm to EveryoneGetsATrophy
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Citrus in containers? by EveryoneGetsATrophyTigerlaff...your page doesnt exist.
I think it's THESE.
Posted on 3/24/21 at 6:22 pm to PillageUrVillage
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I think it's THESE.
Personally, I'd be pretty leery of a 20 gallon pot that only costs $9.99. I'm thinking they won't last too long and the sun will take a toll on them making them brittle over time------like a year or two max.
Posted on 3/24/21 at 6:32 pm to gumbo2176
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Personally, I'd be pretty leery of a 20 gallon pot that only costs $9.99.
They were recommended in another thread a while back. I was going to order some, but the shipping cost was outrageous. Went with 20 gallon grow bags instead.
Posted on 3/24/21 at 7:47 pm to PillageUrVillage
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Went with 20 gallon grow bags instead.
This is what I was considering. We are doing some green beans and cucumbers in grow bags... cheaper than buying lumber to build raised beds. We don't have a huge space, the pool takes up so much room, so we are trying the grow bags.
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:44 pm to armsdealer
No problem at all. I have lemons and grapefruit in 55 gallon plastic drum cut in half. We are able to move into garage when cold or storms are expected. Over 14 years and no problems. Good luck. 
Posted on 3/24/21 at 8:55 pm to EveryoneGetsATrophy
Sorry, fixed the link. To those doubting these pots, no. They are great. Sturdy, easy to lift with a robust lip, and less messy than bags. These at 20 gallons are the way to go for potted trees.
Posted on 3/25/21 at 9:19 am to gumbo2176
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Personally, I'd be pretty leery of a 20 gallon pot that only costs $9.99. I'm thinking they won't last too long and the sun will take a toll on them making them brittle over time------like a year or two max.
I’ll relate my experience, I purchase new 15 and 30 gallon black trade nursery containers in Forest Hills, same containers used in the nursery trade (I hunt close to there), for $4 and $8 each, respectively (if I recall correctly). And these are are not real heavy duty (thick walled) containers. Grow citrus, blueberries, figs, vegetables and herbs in them. I have a bunch that that are 4 years old - they look brand new and I drag them around frequently. My point being those made for the commercial plant nursery trade last. They are not esthetic of course if that is important to a person.
Posted on 3/25/21 at 11:51 am to armsdealer
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