We just got 2 dwarf Meyer lemon trees, both in small containers (5 gallons). Can we use these spikes since it mentions placement 30" from the trunk?
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These spikes are designed for use with plants that are in the ground. Container pots(5 gallon measures 16 - 20 inches across) use different spikes or time release pellets. Amazon (also) sells Jobe's 5001T Indoor fertilizer Food Spikes. (Mini spikes.)
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I would break off a small piece and not use the whole spike. It would be to strong. It would either kill them or they would grow 10' over night.
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I would imagine you could, as they are organic. I would just adjust the size of them according to your container. I used them in my container garden last year and they worked well, but I used very large pots. Since they're spikes they can easily be broken in half.
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I planted mine in a pot. The plant is a graft so the trunk is sturdier than other maples this size. I recommend asking the seller directly about this. He has been prompt and helpful in my correspondence with him.
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They arrived as two separate plants. I planted them in the same pot. Not sure if they are dwarf or not - mine died very quickly. I was very disappointed. I like these guys for the lime and lemon trees I have purchased, but the avocados died within a month (they didn't look great when they arrived, but I'm not an avocado expert, so I figured that was how they were supposed to look...)
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Definitely put it in another pot. You want to have about 5 extras inches of dirt around the roots so they have room to grow. Be cautious that you may be getting fruit flies. Mine produced a ton of lemons in the first year but I hated the fruit flies. They breed in the soil and are difficult to get rid of. When you see the first one, start taking action
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Depends on how large your containers are. Easily holds two 5gal circular Home Depot buckets. I wouldn't put in a third tho (because I scrog). Also ran three 10 liter buckets no problem. If you grow SOG and in square containers you could fit at least 6, but I wouldnt. Stick with 2 - 3 plants and you'll be good.
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My Dwarf Meyer's Lemon was approx. 3 ft. tall. It was a healthy, established, thriving plant when I received it
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they're about 12" high so would work for small plants. They do tend to lift in strong winds so you may have to set them in lower and push some dirt up onto the plastic to keep them from getting away.
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It's not like planting radishes or carrots. The trees are capable of growing 40 feet tall. If you plan to use them as trees then you should consider how tall you want them and space seedlings half that distance apart. If you plan on using them for food and cultivating as shrubs then 3-4 feet and harvest often. If you want to use them as a windbreak or hedgerow, about ten feet apart and top them at 12 to 16 feet. Planting would be simple in peat pots so that the seedlings can be cared for and protected initially. Then step up the pot size to 1/2 gallon and later to 1 gallon. Select for size and then place in permanent spaces. Of course, you could just plant a lot in the area you want to populate and later select the best specimens and remove the rest.
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Hi Janet...I purchased a Meyers lemon tree last November and planted it in a good size planter (with drainage). My tree is bearing fruit and getting close to harvest. I did learn that the ripening process takes about 10 months on the tree so be patient. Good luck!
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I'm thinking that if you are going to to keep it in a container to bring it in over winter,then a single spike will be emough for it. They grow between 6-12 ft eventually, but containing it will keep it smaller
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Ben, I suppose you could, but really SuperThrive is designed to go to the roots, so a watering can with 1/4 tsp per gallon is the normal prescription. I have found that 1/2-1 gallon per medium sized plant (or even small tree) does dandy 2 or 3 times a season. I have had it take a tree to triple the size in one season! And, green up some rather puny looking bushes. I made the mistake of using it on some of my in-ground herbs and they have grown out of control! :D
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I would buy 2 packages, or 30 spikes. You will want to use 2 spikes per tree, 1 on each side about 30" from the trunk. We have a rectangular orchard with about 20 trees on 10 foot centers that we put in last year. We used a total of 40 spikes on the east and west sides of each tree. I would also recommend that you purchase a handheld auger (Yard Butler 30 inch Roto Digger) to drill into the ground about 18 inches before dropping in the spike. You want your roots to go down for their nutrients rather than across the surface, and burying the fertilizer stakes helps make that happen. These say right on the package do not use within 30 inches of tree trunk". Take that seriously. Buried or not, they will burn your roots if you stick them right next to the trunk.
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They come with potting instructions. I planted the stock in Miracle Gro cactus, palm and citrus soil in a 6" pot. Watered very well. Did not water again until the soil dried out. I plan to repot them to a larger pot later on. I have read they will maintain to the size of pot they are planted in. All four of mine are doing very well.
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Sorry, I don't know if the spikes can be used with American Holly's, Japanese Maples, Myrtle Crapes, Witch Hazels. I read the direction, put a spike next to one of three shrubs. The shrub where I used the spike is dead. On the other two shrubs I used triple 10 fertilizer and they are thriving. Before using this product, I recommend testing it.
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I would recommend you plant them in a 1 gallon pot and set them outside for the summer. I would then plant after the last frost has passed in early spring. They should be placed about 10 feet apart and should NOT be by any water source such as a septic leach lines as the roots will travel and plug them up. These trees are beautiful and I receive a lot of compliments. They do loose their leaves and the wood itself is hollow inside. Good Luck and enjoy!
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They are designed for small bonsai trees. has two drainage holes. I believe that if the maximum height of the tree or succulents is 9 inches. These pots work