I have two young grapefruit trees at my house outside Phx Arizona. what month would I start using this fertilizer, how much per tree,and frequency?
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Just follow the directions on the package. I have a lemon tree and an orange tree which I think may be a Calamondin orange. They live out on my deck from May until November. Last spring/early summer I applied the fertilizer. The trees did quite well through the summer months. I brought them into the house in November. Normally they lose their leaves pretty soon after coming inside, but this year they are vigorous, still have leaves, and the lemon has flowers.
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They recommend not feeding the trees from October until April or May (spring). The amount and feeding suggestions are on the bag. I did about a cup or cup and a half every other month. They recommend every third month if I remember correctly. It's January 4 here in the deepest south and I have about 35 big grapefruit still hanging on my 8 foot high tree. We got a lot of rain this year and like other fruit growers, my grapefruit are good, but you can tell they do not have the strong flavor due to the excess water. I haven't picked them yet because they still have a slight green tint in small areas and I wanted to let them go as long as possible. We have had one 32 degree night and they did fine and seem to lose a little more green tint, but we have some 23 degree weather coming in a day or so, and I guess I should pick them. But the Dr. Earth is good citrus food and has instructions for use. Also, research online and see what other experts say.
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for my three small deciduous crab apple trees I use about 2- 4 ounce scoops mixed well in the soil with some compost around the base well watered and I begin that process in March 2 months before the first signs of any leafing or budding. Your process maybe sooner because of the warmer climate in Arizona.
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There are better fertilizers specifically for citrus. I always use a citrus fertiizer for citrus and Miracle Gro for flowers.
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A 3-5-5 ratio is terrible for citrus trees. Citrus trees need a high nitrogen fertilizer, so Dynagro would be a lot better, I personally use citrus-tone.
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Do not know. I purchased my first in March. It seems very healthy. There has been very little growth in the tree,
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I had a 50% success rate in PHX, AZ. From there, I was hit with squash bugs, which wiped out all squash variations including all but one of these. It flowered, but didn't produce because it was started too late and the monsoon season wiped it out. This round, I will plant them in pots so I can move them in when the weather gets rough. Mexican mini melons thrive in zones similar to mexico's, so they should do well if they protected from the elements.
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3.5 ft, the landscaper said it will be 1-2 years till it fruits from planting. Personal comment I would add is it is tolerating the Phoenix heat of summer very well with minimal watering
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Hello, Isaac, Your question is a good one. Since instructions were not included with the product, I also asked the same question. I have used the product 3 times this season, basically as an experiment. Made a liquid drench in the spring and again in mid summer on selected potted cacti (2 tsp to a gallon of water) . Also used it in a soil-less potting mix - just a sprinkle. In addition, I searched and found recommendations on the web. I did notice that the plants really "perked up", appearing healthier and more robust. The root systems on the seedlings that received the drench appear to be more dense. We live in southern Utah and my cacti were outdoors throughout the summer. I am planning to use it again next growing season but would really like to learn more about the prescribed or recommended usage. I would suggest experimenting with a few of your plants and track the results. I am a novice so don't want to send you any misleading advice.
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I would never pour fertilizer directly on leaves. Mix and pour solution so it reaches roots. Instructions say 3 tablespoons per gallon of water for vine berries.
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It's still early enough to plant. Make sure you use a good fertilized soil and mulch a few inches deep out to about six inches past the root ball diameter. Water every day until the cold comes. I live in MA and put in 1 gallon plants 4 years ago. They are taller than me and almost 3 feet across at the root ball. 5-6 at the widest point of branch swell. Great plants. I have some 4 inch also and they lag about 1-2 years behind the 1 gallon starters. I get them as Xmas gifts and keep inside until spring. Leave in the pot, use a drip tray and water well. These are amazing to watch grow and very beautiful. And they will get big. Figure 5-6 feet for the mature root ball and up to 10 feet tall. I planted tight for dense screening, but could have gone 5-7 feet apart instead of 3. It's all what you want it to do. Look at pics on the web for scale and plant for maturity, not youth. They grow so fast! Enjoy.
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Start indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant in a mound well amended with compost and lime when soil temp is above 70 deg. Keep well watered until fruit is full sized. Set fruit on pinestraw or such to avoid contact with ground. Fruit is ready when it produces a dull sound when thumped.
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I was told not to put any fertilizer in it until it had some established roots. About 2 weeks. Then I used very diluted Miracle Grow. they have it especially for these plants on Amazon. I am also in a very hot area. Summer runs about 100 degrees. Winters as low as 2 degrees. I always bring it in during the winter or it will die.
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Usually a little "Hot", not too far off 7. give or take a bit. I add a little lime at start to adjust ph to my preferred level. I dont use any fertilizer for first 2 to 3 months with it. Plants will burn easier if fert. is added before needed.
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That's too much! You only need one. You may burn the roots if you over-fertilize. Use the Bloom Plus on any plants that flower, including fruits and vegetables! Use it just prior to the time when they would be getting buds. Don't use it when the plants would normally NOT be flowering! This increases blossoms dramatically!
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About 8to10 feet tall.Be careful in June July August. Check for good root system. Every other day.Add nitrogen twice a year. The first year develop a good root system.don't cut the suckers they will feed the trunk.Next year you start shaping the tree. God Luck
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For seedling plants I would recommend using 14 grams of the fertilizer per 5 gallons of water until the second flower cluster. Then increasing it to 29 grams for the remainder of the plant life. For nitrogen sensitive plant varieties I would recommend waiting till the fourth flower cluster to increase to 29 grams. I hope that helps, Brad.
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Lol, there should be some guidelines on the bag, since its a general fertilizer it should go by the size of your tree and not the fruit itself, meaning go by the trunk size of the tree. Either way, too much is a bad thing, I would put no more than two at opposite ends of each other at least 6-8" from the trunk. miracle gro should have a website to go to-the best advice- I would check their website
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I used this product successfully on a Bottlebrush hedge and a very large Grapefruit tree in Mesa AZ., with good results. I use a similar product on my raspberry patch in Regina SK. I spread it on the ground near the dripline of the shrub or tree and then water some of it in, leaving rain to gradually wash the rest of it into the ground. I haven't been very careful about the amounts applied, but I might suggest one to two tablespoons per inch of trunk diameter as a starting point. However, don't aspen leaves turn yellow in the fall anyway? Of course if they are turning yellow now, you should act. I used this product successfully on a Bottlebrush hedge and a very large Grapefruit tree in Mesa AZ., with good results. I use a similar product on my raspberry patch in Regina SK. I spread it on the ground near the dripline of the shrub or tree and then water some of it in, leaving rain to gradually wash the rest of it into the ground. I haven't been very careful about the amounts applied, but I might suggest one to two tablespoons per inch of trunk diameter as a starting point. However, don't aspen leaves turn yellow in the fall anyway? Of course if they are turning yellow now, you should... » Read More I used this product successfully on a Bottlebrush hedge and a very large Grapefruit tree in Mesa AZ., with good results. I use a similar product on my raspberry patch in Regina SK. I spread it on the ground near the dripline of the shrub or tree and then water some of it in, leaving rain to gradually wash the rest of it into the ground. I haven't been very careful about the amounts applied, but I might suggest one to two tablespoons per inch of trunk diameter as a starting point. However, don't aspen leaves turn yellow in the fall anyway? Of course if they are turning yellow now, you should act. « Show Less