Westland Citrus Potting Compost Mix and Enriched with Seramis, 8 L

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Examples of water-retaining ingredients are sphagnum peat moss, coconut coir, compost, worm castings, and manure.

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If you choose to add some to your potting mix (and I usually do), use a gentle organic formula with lower NPK numbers, to avoid burning the tree roots. Some citrus plants may be available in larger garden centres, especially in summer, but for the widest choice, go to specialist suppliers, either online or in person. We may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this post, at no additional cost to you.While potting soil might contain a good amount of nutrients from the compost it contains, you will still have to add other amendments to improve overall soil texture and drainage. Repotting the tree could either mean moving it to a larger pot or pruning its roots down and placing it back in the same pot. The worms will create air pockets in the soil and help the Citrus tree grow a strong and large root system. If you’re considering growing citrus as houseplants, bear in mind that most don’t fare well long term in centrally heated homes, as the atmosphere is usually too dry and can be too warm in winter. I have successfully planted oranges, lemons, and grapefruit in my garden after I learned how to make potting soil for citrus trees.

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He has a Permaculture Design Certificate from Oregon State University and is the author of Permaculture: The Secret to Self-Sustaining Food.Potting soil," for example, is very often sold as "garden soil," and is often labeled "for in-ground use.