Thank you for being straightforward with that pot size explanation. I knew the slow upgrade in pot sizes had to do with marketability. I always upgrade my grafted trees to much larger pots because I was going to use them myself and wanted better roots.
Great tutorial. Thanks. Most potted fruit trees sold by nurseries, even ones that post a lot of RUclips videos use potting media with very little sand or inorganic material. This results in "soil" levels dropping significantly in the pot, exacerbated by their "topping" off the pot with the same moisture retaining/non-permeable media above the root flare. I inevitably have to remove two inches of this top off to prevent stem rot then repot into a more inorganic-based media with better aeration to prevent root rot.
One question i have that i dont think was answered in the video is if there is a good time and bad time to repot trees? Should i avoid when the tree is flowering? Should i do it right after fruiting? Does it matter when i do it? Thank you!
@@TropicalAcresFarms Sand makes it too heavy (to move the container around) from 7 gallons onwards. Are there any acceptable lighter alternatives such as perlite? Thanks!
I would have snipped the bottom of the root ball a couple times to cut the circling roots. It wasn't bad there, but the shape was still there and they don't change that, only get bigger or get shed. In case the tree might have made some of those roots that were going around the bottom into main roots that would continue to thicken, that could cause problems in the future. To make sure that won't happen, I snip anything growing in a circle when I up-pot or plant into the ground.
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Mapulehu tastes like grape 🍇 drank. Straight up pure artificial grape drank from a packet. Its amazing!
I haven’t had it. I hear it’s good.
Thank you, Vincent. It is always good to hear Alex share his knowledge on mangoes 🥭. 👍
Yep. Always learning something new
great information for mango lovers! & nice bloopers! 🤣
Thank you glad you liked it.
Thank you for being straightforward with that pot size explanation. I knew the slow upgrade in pot sizes had to do with marketability. I always upgrade my grafted trees to much larger pots because I was going to use them myself and wanted better roots.
Glad it was helpful!
Great tutorial. Thanks. Most potted fruit trees sold by nurseries, even ones that post a lot of RUclips videos use potting media with very little sand or inorganic material. This results in "soil" levels dropping significantly in the pot, exacerbated by their "topping" off the pot with the same moisture retaining/non-permeable media above the root flare. I inevitably have to remove two inches of this top off to prevent stem rot then repot into a more inorganic-based media with better aeration to prevent root rot.
Thanks for the info.
I wish I knew about the builders sand earlier. I am having troubles with my repotted trees.
Yep have to be careful with potting soil. It retains to much moisture then roots rot.
Also perlite.
Sand, as suggested by Alex, in the growth medium, made a world of difference for me.
Thank you! Excellent video
You are welcome!
One question i have that i dont think was answered in the video is if there is a good time and bad time to repot trees? Should i avoid when the tree is flowering? Should i do it right after fruiting? Does it matter when i do it? Thank you!
I would not do it when it’s flower or fruiting. Any other time should be ok.
Awesome helpful video!! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
What white marker /pen works to write on those pots?
Sharpie makes one that they sell at Home Depot.
@@TropicalAcresFarms thank you
Thx!! I had the same question@@TropicalAcresFarms
Grease pencil also works.
Good tip on adding sand to potting mix👌 is that mainly just for mangoes or do you recommend that for all container trees?
Anything sensitive to root rot. Avocados are another, loquat also do better with a nice amount of sand in the mixture.
@@TropicalAcresFarms Sand makes it too heavy (to move the container around) from 7 gallons onwards. Are there any acceptable lighter alternatives such as perlite? Thanks!
@@0anant0yes you can use perlite too.
@@TropicalAcresFarms Thx!
@@0anant0 It may be a pain to move with the weight, but the trees stand against the wind. Staking is another big benefit 👍
I would have snipped the bottom of the root ball a couple times to cut the circling roots. It wasn't bad there, but the shape was still there and they don't change that, only get bigger or get shed. In case the tree might have made some of those roots that were going around the bottom into main roots that would continue to thicken, that could cause problems in the future. To make sure that won't happen, I snip anything growing in a circle when I up-pot or plant into the ground.
I take it you can't root prune?