Help re. Citrus tree planting
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wrote on 5/11/03 8:56 AM: 2) Tag says use Acid fertilizer. We know lime would be alkali, but what is acid? The trees include pine, which I think acidifies the soil, such that azaleas love it. We are open to any and all advice here. I live in California, so I am not familiar with Florida conditions. Elemental sulfur will be acid in time. Gypsum, calcium sulfate in more time will do the same. Ammonium sulfate is acidic. Acid phosphates will be acid. Although, I do not know for sure, this suggests using potassium dihydrogen phosphate in order to get potassium as well. Ammonium nitrate is acid but if you use it, you may be pegged as a terrorist. If willing to pay more but not outrageously, Miracle-Gro makes a number of acid fertilizers. I think that Peter or Peters makes a competing product. The both are owned or were owned by Scott, the grass fertilizer company. Bill |
Help re. Citrus tree planting
When the ancient war dogs did battle on Sun, 11 May 2003 15:56:15 GMT,
Scott McCall did speak the following bit of wisdom: 2) Tag says use Acid fertilizer. We know lime would be alkali, but what is acid? Miracid by Miracle Grow is an excellent feed for acid-loving plants. * * * * * Karen C. Southern CT / USDA Zone 6 Spammers be damned! I can't be emailed from this account... "Gardeners know all the best dirt!" |
Help re. Citrus tree planting
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Help re. Citrus tree planting
In article ,
Scott McCall wrote: On Mon, 12 May 2003 02:40:24 GMT, wrote: Excellent help on the acid fertilizer. Thank you both. Miracid by Miracle Grow is an excellent feed for acid-loving plants. * * * * * Karen C. Southern CT / USDA Zone 6 Spammers be damned! I can't be emailed from this account... "Gardeners know all the best dirt!" Is FULL SUN good? Should we emphasize sun in placement? Is partial shade a bad idea? Thanks for any further advice. Scott Absolutely! Citrus needs all the sun it can get. I have 6 citrus trees most over 12 yrs old. I fertilize them monthly in Jan., Feb, and Mar. per my citrus book. Zone 10 - S. Cal -- Steve O The best defense is an effective offense. Sun Tzu ca. 525 BC |
Help re. Citrus tree planting
AS it appears you seem to like Sun Tzu, I for one would appreciate you
quoting him correctly. Wherever you got that line - it is not Sun Tzu |
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