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Post by Laaz on Jun 30, 2019 19:21:50 GMT -5
If been testing this stuff out this spring. It seems to be working out quite well. The thing I like about organic fertilizer is, it' about impossible to over feed as it breaks down so quickly. I use Milorganite on my lawn & have used it in my containers as well with good results in the past. I still use Osmocote, but have used this for the first time this year. Jobes organics |
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Post by millet on Jul 1, 2019 15:26:09 GMT -5
Organic fertilizers are fine for in ground trees. It is the microorganisms that break down organic fertilizers so that they become available to the plant. However, in container culture there are not enough microorganisms to change organic fertilizers into a useable forum. |
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Post by Laaz on Jul 1, 2019 15:35:57 GMT -5
It's worked well for me the past few years... As I said, I still use Osmocote as my main fertilizer.
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Post by Laaz on Jul 1, 2019 16:32:54 GMT -5
I guess they agree.  |
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roberto
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Best Regards from Vienna Roberto
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Post by roberto on Jul 4, 2019 4:40:56 GMT -5
Organic fertilizers are fine for in ground trees. It is the microorganisms that break down organic fertilizers so that they become available to the plant. However, in container culture there are not enough microorganisms to change organic fertilizers into a useable forum. There have to be Microorganisms in a pot aswell. Without the whole Thing would not work. For the past 500 years they have mainly used horse manure -which works great. I mix dry horse manure (we say "apples"), Ground it and mix it with organic fertilizer that is high in N. My potted plants do very well. At the end of summer I apply some Patent-Kali (it is a mixture of K2SO4 and MgSO4) for better ripening of the wood. I think the most important partner for the root System is Mykorrhiza. As far as I know special Mykorrhiza exist within the roots of Citrus itself. |
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Post by kelley on Jul 4, 2019 8:48:35 GMT -5
Roberto, how long do you let your horse manure sit or dry before using? I have a manure-producing machine and since he doesn’t poop dollars, might as well make some use out of it  |
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Post by millet on Jul 4, 2019 10:51:30 GMT -5
Manure contains a ton of micros.
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Post by marro on Jul 4, 2019 11:28:10 GMT -5
Kelly, that’s funny, you might need a few more, the way you are going.
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Post by kelley on Jul 5, 2019 10:29:15 GMT -5
Lol Marro, no kidding! I just remembered that the land owner uses GrazeOn on the pastures and said to never use their manure as fertilizer. It’s been about a month or more since the last application- I may try it on one of my seeding trees to see if there are any adverse effects.
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Post by marro on Jul 6, 2019 5:39:51 GMT -5
Kelly, I would not use horsesh....on small trees, especially newly grafted ones, you will burn up your little ones. Osmocote Plus is good enough for them.
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Post by adriano on Jul 8, 2019 7:24:57 GMT -5
I heard people saying manure should sit at least 6 months before using
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Post by marro on Jul 8, 2019 11:54:37 GMT -5
Most people are happy with what they are doing with container culture. I like to grow my trees somewhat like I ground trees at a much smaller ratio but just as productive for its size. I like to experiment a lot with a variety of locally available sources. F.i second ground pinebark available by the yard $32.00.
I also sink my containers a couple of inches then pile a few inches of mulch on the south side for some sun protection, btw black containers are good for my area because the hottest duration of heat are just for a few hours, besides the way I position my rows it is not an issue.Warmer soil temps for my containers is beneficial, low eighties is ok with me.
My 2017 and 2018 grafts are ready for pruning and training,my older trees are looking good already.
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