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davidddd starts with ... I want to grow some dwarf trees in a large half wine barrel. e.g. peach and mulberry. If growing in such a large container, is there ever really a need to repot every two years? I imagine following that rule I would have a container the size of my yard in a few decades. So how large does the pot have to be before the repotting rule is no longer valid? Will they live happily in a half wine barrel for 20+ years? | About the Author davidddd Melbourne 1st July 2012 5:35pm #UserID: 1807 Posts: 2 View All davidddd's Edible Fruit Trees |
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John Mc says... The only problem with half wine barrels is they don't last, being Oak timber it rots. One of my oak wine barrels was on the verge of collapse with a largish avocado tree planted in it. Avocado trees hate root disturbance so only last week I had to dig a large hole to match the size of the wine barrel. I positioned the whole barrel in the hole first then carefully removed the barrel piece by piece and then backfilled. Only time will tell if it survives the move. | About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 1st July 2012 7:03pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Pauline says... The reason for repotting every 2-3 years is to replace the potting mix. It can go straight back into the old pot. Just trim the roots and tree a bit, use premium potting mix (never soil) and if you have it, home made compost or well rotted manure. A slow release fertiliser and you are good for another 2-3 years. The reason for changing is because the potting mix breaks down over time and your roots end up being suffocated (as they would with soil in pots). It may not be enough to kill the tree, but it won't thrive. Of course, if it is betting bigger you can put it in a bigger pot each time. | About the Author Pauline Adelaide 14th July 2012 3:37pm #UserID: 1532 Posts: 293 View All Pauline's Edible Fruit Trees |