fertilizer for container grown citrus

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Joyous1 Minneapolis, MN(Zone 4b) Jun 03, 2011

I'm wondering what fertilizer I should specially order and what company/brands anyone can suggest. I have over several varieties of citrus that I'm growing in containers. Also, any thoughts on soil mixes for growing citrus in containers?

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CoreHHI Bluffton, SC(Zone 9a) Jun 06, 2011

You can just buy a citrus fertilizer from a big box store. The only difference is citrus fertilizer has trace minerals in it as opposed to just using 10-10-10 all purpose. I just looked at where you lived and it's doubtful there is much demand for citrus fertilizer where you are.

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rjogden Gainesville, FL(Zone 8b) Jun 09, 2011

I have seen some good reviews on Espoma Citrus Tone fertilizer. It was designed with a balance of nutrients from natural sources to supply all the needs of citrus and avocado, and is recommended for a number of other fruits as well because of the minor nutrients and micronutrients it supplies.

Espoma uses a lot of organics balanced for a number of different situations. I've used their Holly Tone (formulated for acid-lovers) on my new blueberrry plantings with no problems. I haven't had enough experience with either of them yet to give a personal review, but they apparently won't damage the roots if used according to directions (and common sense), something the chemical formulations can't promise.

-Rich

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