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Tipene starts with ...
Hi everyone, So major gardening noob here and desperately need some help with fertilizers or tips in general really. This has all been started by myself for my son whos 4 and us spending more time together etc anyway.....
Everything we have is in pots/large containers.

I have....

Fruits
Lemonicious tree
Stella Cherry tree
Mariposa plum
Pineapple/indian guava trees
Blueberry bush
Strawberrys
Raspberries

Herbs
Sage,rosemary,coriander,dill,basil

Veg
Lebanese cucumber
Carrots
Granny throwing tomatoes
Yellow tomato
Cabbage
Onions

Please help with any assistance regarding what fertilizers to purchase etc i was going to buy rooster booster but i dont know if its good for all, i currently have seasol and powerfeed.
Should i use mulch around the fruit trees?

Thank you in advance

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Original Post was last edited: 12th December 2019 2:17am
jakfruit etiquette says...
When fertilizing pots, be aware that a little more often is better than using a lot of fertilizer at once. Also as the pot dries out, the concentration of fertilizer increases, so be careful of applying too much in hot weather. The Powerfeed Liquid is W/V: Nitrogen (N) 12.0%. Phosphorus (P) 1.4%. Potassium (K) 7.0%
which is ok for most things, but the advice about use rates still applies ie little more often, or more dilute liquid applications more frequently. Seasol is also good, I would stick with both. Rooster booster should be ok, just be careful about putting it on leaf vegatables etc just before harvest, maybe dig it in. Always follow safety hygiene practices with all fertilizers, especially with kids involved.
Mulch is usually good, just dont go right up to the trunk. In pots maybe coarse pine chips or even flat cardboard on top. Not straw etc. You probably wont need the mulch for most of the year, if the pot mix stays too cool.
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Manfred says...
I don't know rooster booster but dynamic lifter is good for everything but smells too strong to use around the house. Katek is just as good but doesn't smell nearly as much, Check out the smell before you buy a big bag!

And yes- always mulch, even in containers. Too many benefits to ignore. Mulching will reduce the smell from chook-poo, whichever brand.
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Fruitylicious1 says...
Hi Tipene

I would like to give you some advice with regards to container fruit tree growing. I have plenty of potted fruit trees atm. Firstly, choose the dwarf varieties coz they are easier to maintain in a confined space. Secondly, buy the premium potting mix debco, osmocote etc. Amend the potting mix with perlite for drainage, peat moss or coconut peat for texture and water retention. Add in handful of dynamic lifter. At the bottom of the pot before planting add some broken egg shells, green leaves or vegetable cuttings from the kitchen. These mixture will rot and the planted tree above will seek the fresh nutrients as it grows. Avoid putting the pots in a windy spot coz they will be blown away by strong wind. What I do to avoid the pots being blown is to drive down a stake and zip tie the pit onto the stake for support. If you dont like the stake you can weigh down the pot by using pebbles or Scoria as a mulch instead of wood chips. Always monitor the water especially during summer. Fertilize at least twice a year spring and summer with dynamic lifter or rooster booster as they grow. Add in sulfate of potash and Epsom salt as well. During extremely hot days like 40c and above put them in a shade to avoid sunburn to the young trees or erect a temporary shade if you can. Be vigilant with pest and diseases as well.
Happy gardening and I wish you all the success. I enclosed a picture of my anchored potted lemon and feijoa trees.
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Fruitylicious1 says...
Hi Tipene

I forgot about the blueberries. They require a different treatment from your regular trees and shrubs. The soil or potting mix should be moderately acidic. You can use a potting mix for acid loving plants like azaleas and camellia from bunnings. But you better augment the potting mix with peat moss and pine bark for better results. I would say by the ratio of 50% potting mix, 25% peat moss and 25% pine bark. Every spring fertilize them with granules for acid loving plants. Don't use regular fertilizers or else they gonna crash and burn. Water them regularly especially during summer. If you have a water tank the better because they adore rainwater . Again happy gardening 😎
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Fruitylicious1 says...
Hi Tipene

I forgot about the blueberries. They require a different treatment from your regular trees and shrubs. The soil or potting mix should be moderately acidic. You can use a potting mix for acid loving plants like azaleas and camellia from bunnings. But you better augment the potting mix with peat moss and pine bark for better results. I would say by the ratio of 50% potting mix, 25% peat moss and 25% pine bark. Every spring fertilize them with granules for acid loving plants. Don't use regular fertilizers or else they gonna crash and burn. Water them regularly especially during summer. If you have a water tank the better because they adore rainwater . Again happy gardening 😎
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Tipene says...
Thank you so much
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Tipene says...
Thank you for your time and knowledge on this, myself and my little man are greatful. Merry xmas
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Tipene says...
Are there any companion plants worth planting around the cherry/plum tree like marigolds or anything? Also my potato plant seems to be getting eaten like crazy and i cant seem to find anything on or around the plant
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Tipene says...
Also should i mix the potting mix and 1/3 peat moss and a layer of perlite on the bottom?
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Fruitylicious1 says...
Hi Tipene,
Mix them all up (perlite, potting mix and peat moss or coconut coir) together. No layering. Add pine bark in the mix for blueberries.
Personally I dont plant anything around my young trees to avoid competition especially potted specimens. Wait for the trees to grow and establish themselves before pairing them with herbs and flowers. By then they will be strong enough to thwart any competition 😎
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