Wait until early spring and still watch for freezes
Use existing soil - don't buy soil and add it
& don't plant it deep - the top of the root crown should be above ground level slightly
-This is the biggest issue I see with citrus grown - and don't cover the base of the tree with mulch ....make a ring of mulch not touching the tree
+1 w/ Mudskipper. Would add this: when you take the trees out of their pots, if the roots are growing in a dense circular pattern (i.e. growing around the contour of the pot) take a machete or whatever and make two or three vertical cuts on the root ball. this will break the tendency for the roots to continue growing in this circular mode and get them "exploring". Also just backfill around the root ball with the soil you dug out of the planting hole--wait till the trees are established before fertilizing or adding other amendments (other than mulch, as mentioned).
Better to wait until tree has chance to establish root system in "new home" soil, then feed lightly and several times (2 or 3) in late spring and summer--my recollection from TAMU literature. I have been known to add a bit of Medina Hasta-Grow when watering as I set tree out (settling soil around roots). Does it help or hurt?? IDK!
and to what ML and JM said too soon ..low fertility will force roots to reach out and create a better wider root base looking for nourishment..
Dormant tree planting is better... and if your talking Citrus (which never go dormant)..latter is still better ..caue ya don't have to deal with winter on them Freezing until next
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
2 Cool Fishing Forum
7.4M posts
116K members
Since 2004
A forum community dedicated to anglers in the Texas area. Come join the discussion about fishing guides, bait, safety, gear, tackle, tips, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!