Planting a Calamondin orange in the UK: A Unique Approach for Success!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มี.ค. 2024
- Join me on this exciting gardening journey as I share my experience with planting a Calamondin orange tree from Aldi in my UK garden. In this video, I'll take you through the process of picking the fruits and pruning the tree in preparation for its in-ground planting in May 2024.
I'm optimistic about the success of my Calamondin tree, drawing inspiration from the experiences of three individuals who have successfully planted Calamondins in the UK with overwintering protection. To enhance the chances of thriving, I'm adopting a unique approach suggested by Roy Newsome in the Facebook group “Exotic Food Plants UK"
I will be employing Roy's ingenious idea by planting the Calamondin in a 10L/11.4L air pot buried in the ground. I am hoping to keep the tree to a height of around 1.5m by constraining the root ball within the air pot, whilst allowing feeder roots to go through the holes on the side of the air pot into the earth. This method, originally used for trees from seed and air-layered citrus, provides the depth needed for deep planting to support leggy vines. Roy even mentions potting on tomatoes into these air pots, showcasing their versatility.
I'm excited to see how this unconventional planting method will work for my Calamondin tree, and I invite you to follow along on this gardening adventure. If you're a plant enthusiast or looking for unique planting techniques, this video is for you! Don't forget to like, subscribe and share for more updates on the growth and development of my Calamondin tree in the UK. Happy gardening! 🌱🍊
Very interesting concept to use air pot buried in ground. I’m really intrigued in seeing long term results.
Loved the bit about wife 🤣🤣
Thanks Sam. I am very happy withe results so far. New branches have grow by 20 -25cm.
Brilliant video mate thank you for the advice! 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for subscribing to my channel.
Haha Mike the best bit of the video was your rush to finish before your wife found out you were using her kitchen as a potting shed 😂😂.
As yet I've not tried one of those spiky airpots 😁
Loooool, I am not in the clear, she has not seen the video yet!😄. I am thinking of planting one of my tropical guava in an airpot, but have yet to come to a firm decision.
Im an avid citrus grower and loved this video! Cant wait to see how your plant does outside!
The Calamondin planted in the ground is doing extremely well Laura, It has put on around 30cm of new growth and still holding on to a couple flower buds. I will report later in the summer.
Very interesting idea to use an air-pot, Mike. I'm sure you will have success with it! I'll be keenly watching to see how it does for you 👍
Thank you peter. This is new for me, so I am looking forward to the progress too.
Good job, Mike. An unconventional approach by planting the airpot in-ground but theres no reason why it shouldn't succeed. The pot will provide adequate drainage while allowing for roots to access nutrients etc from the surrounding soil.
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to future updates on this Calamondin. 👍🏽
Thank you Dominic; that's just what I am hoping for!
That's an very interesting idea! I reckon you can get a similar result using a simple fabric pot as well, if you're not planing to dig down the air-pot in the ground?
Thanks for your response Emil. Yes in some respects a simple fabric pot when used in air might give similar results, by not when the pot with the tree is buried in the earth as I propose to do. When in air or buried in the ground, the design of the wall of the air pot helps to prevent root circulation, where roots grow in a circular pattern, potentially becoming root bound. Air pots will prune roots when used in air, but when buried in the ground will allow roots to grow outwards through holes in the side wall, preventing the formation of a tangled root mass. I am not sure that this is possible with the cloth bags.
I also think that the enhanced root system developed in air pots can improve nutrient and water uptake. The increased root surface area allows the tree to absorb essential nutrients and moisture from the earth more efficiently, leading to healthier and more vigorous growth.
The holes in the wall of the air pots facilitate better oxygen exchange for the roots, because the roots can go through into the surrounding soil. This increased aeration is beneficial for root respiration, preventing issues like root suffocation, and supporting optimal nutrient uptake.
When buried in the earth, The insulating properties of air pots can help regulate soil temperature inside the pot. This can be particularly advantageous in extreme weather conditions, protecting the tree's roots from temperature fluctuations and promoting stable growth.
@@myexoticfoodplants6727 I see, personally I'm quite skeptical that they will actually provide so many benefits if they're dug down in the dirt. For example, wouldn't it actually make it harder for water to drain out if you got dirt on both ends of the pot, as it will likely clogg up the small holes? But I applaud your efforts of experimenting & trying it out!
Thanks Emil, I am always skeptical. However, as I have indicated in my description, the technique is not exactly new. One member in my facebook group has been using it for growing some of his plants. He said, and I quote “I use them (air pots) for trees from seed and air layered citrus also I pot on tomatoes into those particular ones. The depth allows for deep planting to support leggy vines. I plant them into their beds still in the air pots buried to the top, and the roots then grow out of the holes.” . Both the side and base of the pot has holes and it does not matter if the holes are clogged up, the roots of the plant will make its way through the clogged up earth into the soil. In addition, if the holes of the air pot is clogged with soil, water from the air pot will simply soak through into the soil. I note from one of your videos that you have one of these supermarket kumquat (probable a Nagami kumquat) planted directly in the ground. How well has it grown to date?
@@myexoticfoodplants6727My Kumquat has seen better days, but it's at least surviving! Hopefully it will put on some growth this summer 😅
I keep going into my local Aldi but they don't have any Calamondins, Only Kumquats and Lemons. I'll keep hoping..!
The Calamondin was first to go in my local Aldi Tinker.