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Old 6-Sep-2006   #2
Graydon
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Originally Posted by Jay Wilson
When is the best time to work and repot citrus?
I have been doing it in the spring along with my other trees but have come to realize that citrus are tropicals and maybe should be done in the summer.

Is it too late this year for repotting? I'm in central florida.
Thanks,
Jay


I just repotted a poncirus (common root stock for most citrus) and also defoliated it. It's doing well and has pushed out many new buds and leaves. Removed better than 50% of the roots going from a 25 gallon to a 5 gallon. Removed all old soil. Can't really seem to kill it.

If in doubt hold off - I don't know if it's in a small pot or what. On the other hand we will have at least 3 more months of good weather here so why not.

If so inclined bring it to the Lakeland Club meeting next week and we'll take a look at it with you.
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