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I've browsed a lot of discussions posted throughout the years about lemon trees, taking in all the information can be quite overwhelming lol. youtube has helped too.
It's hard to find info on in ground lemon tree planting compared to container planting.
I'm planning on buying a lemon tree this year for our yard. I'm in California Zone 8-9. I will be planning on planting it IN THE GROUND!
My questions are:
I saw a lot of people suggesting to mix 50/50 organic soil or compost with your regular existing soil, the thing is which soil do I use? I was looking at Black Gold natural organic potting soil or Dr Earth fruit tree planting soil or EB stone planting Compost (hard to find around here) - it'd be great if someone could rate them in order on which one you'd prefer over the other & some feedback if you do use them!
Also, I was planning on sprinkling in some dr earth fruit tree fertilizer in hole I dig for the lemon tree so the transport shock isn't so drastic. Any recommendations on that? I don't want to get root burn so I'll be not so generous .. Or should I?
when should I fertilize next after planting? I'm planning on getting a young started plant (one you just plant straight from the 5 gallon pot)
Should I paint the stems with paint? What kind of paint should I use?
thank you!
It's hard to find info on in ground lemon tree planting compared to container planting.
I'm planning on buying a lemon tree this year for our yard. I'm in California Zone 8-9. I will be planning on planting it IN THE GROUND!
My questions are:
I saw a lot of people suggesting to mix 50/50 organic soil or compost with your regular existing soil, the thing is which soil do I use? I was looking at Black Gold natural organic potting soil or Dr Earth fruit tree planting soil or EB stone planting Compost (hard to find around here) - it'd be great if someone could rate them in order on which one you'd prefer over the other & some feedback if you do use them!
Also, I was planning on sprinkling in some dr earth fruit tree fertilizer in hole I dig for the lemon tree so the transport shock isn't so drastic. Any recommendations on that? I don't want to get root burn so I'll be not so generous .. Or should I?
when should I fertilize next after planting? I'm planning on getting a young started plant (one you just plant straight from the 5 gallon pot)
Should I paint the stems with paint? What kind of paint should I use?
thank you!