How Often Should I Fertilize a Meyer Lemon?
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How often should i fertilize?
Comments (1)I feed potted tropicals like begonias, fuschias, cannas, bananas, brugmansia, (plants that bloom and feed heavily)once a week with Miracle Grow. I have two kinds - one for blooms and one all purpose. Haven't killed anything yet, not with fertilizer anyway....See MoreHow often should I fertilize hot peppers?
Comments (4)I would suggest 1/4 to 1/2 the recommended strength MG 15-30-15 every 2-4 weeks. Wish that I could give you exact figures, but most or many of us that container grow with artificial fertilizers do it by 'ear' or perhaps 'eyeballing' describes it better. You will learn by experience how to read leaf color etc for how often to fertilize. It is in my opinion much better to err on the side of under-fertilizing. Put in a larger pot to start with. Try to disturb the root system as little as possible. I would go to a one gallon container or at least half that....See MoreHow often should I fertilize my bonsai and what should I use?
Comments (0)> Probably the most important rule about fertilizing is to never feed a tree that is under stress. The causes of stress are many, ranging from over watering or under watering to newly pruned roots or disease. > Once again, it is so very important to know what type of tree your bonsai is. Different types have specific needs as to the type and frequency of fertilization. > Many enthusiasts who have some experience think the safest method, with no fuss, is 4 month type of 14-14-14 time release fertilizer, such as Osmocote. This is incorporated right into the potting mix or sprinkled on the surface and worked down into the mix. > Most broadleaf trees and tropicals can be fed with any general houseplant or garden fertilizer. > Conifers, azaleas and certain others can benefit from a monthly application of an acidic fertilizer, such as MirAcid. > Some growers include hormones such as Superthrive in their regimen to stimulate root production. > Trees should only be fertilized when in periods of active growth. This is generally from midspring through early summer and from late summer to early fall. > If your summers are extremely hot and your trees are outdoors, do not fertilize until temperatures have moderated and growth has resumed. > Likewise, do not feed trees in winter when they are either dormant or growth has slowed down. > Some growers prefer organic fertilizers over chemicals. This is an ongoing debate and much too lengthy to go into detail here....See MoreHow often should I fertilize?
Comments (0)Generally, citrus should be fed three times a year, early spring, early summer and late summer. Also, when growing your own citrus trees, it's very important during the first several years that your trees receive plenty of water....See Morecitrusnut
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8 years agoThanks much, bmelz, for your support and advice. Really appreciate it.
Looks like all is not lost for me on this discussion group. Incidentally, I posted my original query here after checking what the people had been discussing. I thought his is exactly the group of people who might help.
Just to set you up a bit about my situation. I live in the Bronx, NY; I am a beginner at trying to grow Meyer Lemon tree indoors; the tree sits on a window sill facing north (unfortunately, just do not have a better place); not much sunlight as you can imagine; I have had the tree for 4 months now and it still looks rather miserable with most of the leaves cupping inward, some yellowing and falling off (see attached photos). The soil is organic, to which after a couple of months I added perlite to improve drainage.
I haven't fertilized it yet, but purchased two types of fertilizer to be ready to feed. I opted first for this fertilizer as it seemed to be specifically formulated for citrus trees - E.B. Stone Organic Citrus & Fruit Tree Food (7-3-3):
http://www.groworganic.com/citrus-and-fruit-tree-food-7-3-3-4-lb-box.html
However, just to be sure that I did the right thing, I contacted the Four Winds Growers, from whom I purchased my Meyer Lemon. A gentleman who responded strongly recommended this one over the one above (albeit without explaining why this one was more adviseable) - Dr. Earth Acid Lovers (Azalea/Camellia/Rhododendron/Maple (4-5-4):
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Earth-703P-Rhododendron-Fertilizer/dp/B000VZRV38
For some reason he also advised me to start fertilizing in spring. I actually have no reason to disregard his advice since they specialize in citrus trees. However, I would be interested to know what you and others think about these fertilizer options and which one I should go with.
Also, I am not much of an N-P-K ratio expert and do not know much about the types of soil people are discussing here. Correct me if I am wrong, but I am under the impression that much of the discussion here revolves about the trees that are kept outside rather than indoors.
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8 years agoAlex I had water problem with wet soil when I started out My mix was 50% garden dirt 50% compost. My trees did well in summer but winter time came and my mix was way to heavy. I fixed the problem next spring. Meanwhile I augmented the problem by heating the root base to 80F and pulled fresh air though the roots with a vacuum chamber and a vacuum cleaner.
grow box with beat greens on first level heats the second floor to 80F so the citrus tree roots are warmed to 80F. The money saved by growing my own organic beet greens paid for the electric for both levels.
bucket light and grow boxes · More InfoThe trees above are 1 year old from seed. Each tree in the hot box was fitted with it own vacuum chamber and got me through the winter. Notice the sided aeration hole in the bucket. 2 of the trees were planted in grown and 1 tree was planted in a 30 gallon container in a proper mix. All 3 did very well
Sweetlee #4 · More InfoYou can wrap your pot with a string of Christmas tree lights instead of what I did above. Depending on your tree's size you might find the setup below to be of use to you
This would make any electrical inspector smile. Metal box with ground screw and wire clamp, ceramic ceiling light fixture, grounded wire and plug. This will get you through the winter.
New Zealand lemonade tree · More InfoFor slender trees using multi story foil lined 5 gallon buckets work very well.
bucket light and grow boxes · More InfoFukushu#2 from above to below in 7 months with bucket light system,
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I show picture so others can see how my equipment is built and to show my tree's resulting growth. Anyone can chose to use some or all of my growing techniques to achieve similar results.poncirusguy6b452xx
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8 years agobmelz, you're suggesting that I try the Dyna-Gro Foliage Pro. If the tree is producing fruit, is it safe to eat those lemons? This maybe a silly question for the novice like myself, but when you look at the back label of the Dyna-Gyro bottle, you realize that this potent concoction has too many heavy (if not toxic) components. This is why in my earlier post I asked you to comment on the two organic fertilizers, but perhaps you didn't notice that. It may be a wishful proposition, but I just hoped to keep my tree more or less "organic".
As for winter feeds, you're saying that you don't fertilize your Meyer Lemon often in winter. Should it be fertilized in winter at all? I am getting conflicting advice from different people.
For some reason, you advised me to start a new thread. The only reason I am on this one is that its header reads "How often should I fertilize a Meyer Lemon" and this is precisely the issue I need advice on. I joined in the hope of being helped.
Best.
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