Successfully Grow and Garden Citrus Fruit Trees Using Pots and Containers

by Madison Pierce

Overview

Hardback, loads of colour images and QR codes for additional information on pests, diseases, useful websites and more.

If you've always dreamed of citrus gardening but haven't had available space or know-how, citrus container gardening and this book are the answer!

Citrus container gardening simplifies the process of getting citrus trees ripe and ready for being planted in the garden. If you prefer, you can continue with citrus container gardening (indoor) as long you select the right tree.

In the pages of this book, you will learn all about the needs of a citrus tree, including requirements for light, humidity, fertilizer, water, air circulation, pests, diseases, and how to identify what's wrong with a tree when it's not thriving.

This handy guide, pieced together by Madison Peirce, a pro gardener in her own right, provides helpful advice, guidance, and step-by-step instructions on how to get started with citrus gardening. With the help of this book, you'll soon flourish into a citrus gardening pro! The citrus trees focused on in this book include:

· Kumquats

· Lemons

· Limes

· Oranges

· Mandarins

It doesn't matter if you are an avid gardener keen to delve into the world of citrus or someone who has never worn a pair of gloves and dug in the dirt before. This book is for everyone with interest in citrus gardening.

In Successfully Grow & Garden Citrus Fruit Trees Using Pots and Containers, you will learn the following:

· Choosing the right citrus tree for you

· Selecting the correct pots and containers

· Planting requirements and tips

· Tips for potted citrus trees (how to make your tree thrive)

· Tree-specific care instructions

· Common pests and diseases and how to treat them

· Transplanting a potted citrus tree into the garden

And a bonus chapter on How to Espalier!

Don't waste any more time to get started with your very own potted citrus orchard. Grab a copy of Successfully Grow & Garden Citrus Fruit Trees Using Pots and Containers to learn everything you need to get to work today!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781838303556
Publisher:	Madison Pierce
Publication date:	06/27/2021
Pages:	164
Sales rank:	694,506
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.56(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction

1.Selecting The Right Indoor Citrus Fruit Tree

- Introducing the 5 best fruit tree species for indoor container growing including types, pests, diseases

- Kumquat

- Lemons

- Sweet Limes

- Oranges

- Mandarins

2.Selecting The Correct Container / Pot

- Types of containers / pots to choose from

- Consider the weight of pots and containers

- Selecting a suitable container color

- Selecting the correct container shape and size

- Repotting

3.Planting Citrus Trees

- Germinating citrus seeds

- Preparing citrus fruit tree soil mix for container gardening

- Avoid using soil from your garden

- Amending soil mixes

- Should you fertilize when preparing planting soil mix?

- Preparing the ideal citrus soil mix

- Planting citrus trees at the correct depth

- 10 steps for planting or re-potting a citrus tree

4.General Tips for Potted Citrus Trees

- Good drainage

- Moisture and moisture meter

- Watering, over-watering, under-watering

- The temperature of water used

- Use of fertilizer

- Use of compost and citrus pH requirements

- Light requirements

- Moving plants back outside after winter

- Drafts and radiators

- Leaf loss

- Hand pollination

- Flowering

- Common pests and diseases

- Pruning

- Humidity

- Heat / temperature

5.Care Instructions for Citrus Trees

6.Common Citrus Tree Problems and Solutions

7.Transplanting Citrus Trees to The Garden

- Timing

- Depth of hole

- Post-transplant care

- Tips to avoid transplant shock

- Warning signs of poor health or transplant shock

- Tips to overcome transplant shock

- Soil requirements

- Sun / shade preferences

- Protecting a transplanted citrus tree in winter

Chapter 8 Espalier

Conclusion

Resources

Editorial Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome tips and advice for the citrus-minded

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2021This is the book I didn't know I needed. I have a young citrus tree in a container that I just got, and am interested in getting more. I never thought about what individual needs they have. It takes you through the whole process: choosing a variety of citrus, the pests/diseases you may have to face, choosing the right pot and soil, all the steps in proper care all the way to harvest and everything in between. It does a breakdown of these requirements for each variety covered, not just in general terms for citrus.

It's also written as if someone is just talking to you rather than like a textbook. It's good as a readthrough to get a general understanding, and then great as a reference guide to look back into should you need a refresher on repotting, or combating a particular pest or disease. Definitely a great read and super helpful information about growing citrus in containers.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Very well written and super helpful!

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021I'm still relatively new to citrus, only having trees for 3 years now, so there's still so much more to learn! This book is a great guide for whether just starting out or still trying to learn as you go. It's broken down into easy to find sections so you can skip ahead to exactly what you're looking for. If you're just beginning, I'd suggest starting right at page one, take your time, and read it all! She explains things very well as she has done so much research in her own citrus journey. Highly recommend this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars

Comprehensive and easy read

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021This book is very easy to read and covers everything I should need to know to raise citrus in general, and also has nuance instructions for specific ones (e.g. lemon vs mandarin). I just started growing citrus this year, and have been doing a lot of reading and research, and the content in this book aligns well with what I've learned from citrus gardeners.

Overall, I think this book covers all the essentials you'd need to successfully grow citrus, and is well organized so you can come back and reference later.

You could probably devote hours to watching videos and reading online content to learn what's in the book, or buy it and save yourself some time. Your call :).

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