Westland Citrus Potting Mix is a specially blended mix offering free drainage and the perfect balance of nutrients for healthy citrus plants.
- A specialist blend containing water-retaining Seramis®
- Acidic compost for root growth
- Nutrients for fruit development
- Contains unique Seramis granules for optimum water and nutrient availability
Loam rich to retain nutrients and for fruit development
When to Use:
Can be used all year round
How to Use:
Potting on:
Citrus trees are best potted on in the Spring before they start active growth but the can be potted on any time during the summer.
- Choose a pot larger than the old one, ensuring it has adequate drainage holes
- Cover the base of the pot with crocks to ensure good drainage
- Place a layer of potting mix in the bottom of the pot and gently tap the old plant from its pot
- Fill in around the edges with more Citrus Potting Mix ensuring the top feeder roots are covered with 2cm of fresh potting mix
- Water well and keep in light shade for a few weeks to allow roots to grow
Watering:
- Water thoroughly when required using rainwater where possible
- Do not allow the plant to stand in water
- Spraying the plants daily with water will keep them cool and encourage pollination of flowers
Feeding:
- Citrus plants are hungry plants and require regular feeding during the growing season
- Westland Citrus Potting Mix will supply your plants with all the nutrients they need for the first 6 weeks
- Feeding regularly between March and October with Westland Citrus Feed will promote active growth and fruit production