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Pruning Fruit tree to control size vs root stock growth
Comments (12)OK Brandon - here is my explanation :-) I wrote that response last night sipping my glass of wine while waiting for dinner to cook. Seems to me that over the years I had seen some rootstocks increase in length (IOW, the graft appears higher than it did initially) but maybe that was just a perception of the increased diameter or the soil level declining. This morning, after I think about and have sufficient caffeine, it doesn't seem very logical at all. I take it back :-)) Ken, I think you need to get out more :-)) All sorts of fruit trees can be grown in containers and it is an excellent way of growing tender or semi-tropical fruits in colder climates due to portability. And essential to those who garden in limited spaces like rooftops or apartment balconies. It helps if it is a naturally small tree or on dwarfing root stock but even that is not essential. And root pruning does not affect fruit size, just as growing on dwarfing root stock does not result in dwarf fruit - if all other cultural conditions are met, the fruit will be of normal size, regardless of the size of the tree or any necessary root pruning. container blueberry, root pruning is necessary for any woody plant confined to a container. Obviously the root run of a tree in the ground is far larger than a container will provide. Container grown plants will become rootbound eventually and rootbound plants are unable to get adequate moisture, access nutrients and lose vigor and decline. Root pruning restricts the growth of roots to fit the container and regenerates feeder roots that die off quickly when limited by the container size, heat, insufficient nutrients and dry soils. Unless you have a very large container, this type of growing is a natural dwarfing or stunting process, similar to bonsai. Top pruning may also be required but proper root pruning is essential....See MoreRoot Knot Nematodes RKN Control (organic)
Comments (6)I was perusing the organic forum at Da>e's, when I stumbled on a reference to neem cake being used as a fix for RKN. Since I've always had a good deal of respect for the insecticidal effectiveness of the cold-pressed oil of the neem tree, the first thing I thought was this is something I should look into to see if it would work for those of you who have difficulty with the antagonists. One of the first things I noticed in my search was this post. I don't know how I missed it when it was originally posted back in 09. I would have thought that someone would pick up on this and run with it, as it sounds very promising. How about you, James? I know they give you fits. Anyway - the thread deserves to be bumped. Whether or not it prompts anyone to take another look at it is something entirely different, but I know that if I was in RKN territory and having problems I'd sure be checking it out. Al...See Morecontrol HAAS avocado tree root size..plant in a container??
Comments (1)They are more shallow & spread. A thick layer of mulch is ideal...See MoreDo you control your trees growth or do they control you?
Comments (16)Pip, you lost me..... I said many of my fruit ripen and yes, I do get sweet fruit.Just not as good as the southern states in the middle of winter and I don't think any of us can even come as close as to that climate at best without the perfect set up which a majority of us do not have. Many ripen on my porch at cool temps and many ripen as soon as I put them out in spring. Many ripen in my work place and in my sunny greenhouse..It varies... What I think is extremely counter production is, trying to ripen them in a room only limited with winter sun in doors...They fall off, stay small. get bugs, or dry out. So if wants wants fruit just as good as the southern states, they must invest in a place that provides lots of sun and warmth, but cool nights too. ) Hey Hobby, great to see a happy person back one that knows how to treat others...I hear you..Many are afraid to cut trees back, let alone roots, which everyone eventually should do growing in containers..It keeps them very healthy.....See Moremainegrower
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