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| I have two key limes in containers, do we fertilize all year or stop in September? (zone 9, Jacksonville FL, trees will go in the garage during freeze warnings) |
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- Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 30, 10 at 11:44
| I fertilize my trees in containers all year long, right through my winters.. Mine are planted in a well draining porous mix..Unless they are dormant, I will consistenly feed.. Mike..:-) |
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| This is a great site I hope I can learn a few things and help others also. Seeing you have a number of months to go before deciding to feed year round, this is a great question to ask at this time. (Your looking ahead) Some like to stop feeding in the fall as the temps lower. and start feeding again in early spring as the temps begin to warm, giving the tree a rest during the cooler winter months. Others feed year round, at a much reduced rate during the cooler or winter months Citrus are always active in growing, the cycle is 2-3 months root growth followed by 2-3 months top growth although the cycle may slow in the cooler months citrus never go's dormant and is always active in growing. Yet some use artificial light and bottom heat during the cooler winter months and never reduce fertilization. Myself I greatly reduce the ferts during the cooler months, given the tree the much needed rest it deserves from producing fruit and growth during the warmer months. Regards..tomcitrus
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- Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 5, 10 at 16:21
| EXCELLENT post Tom....Excellent, and well put.... Mike |
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