🌳 FERTILIZING FRUIT TREES IN CONTAINERS 🍎 WHAT DO THEY NEED❓ WHEN DO THEY NEED IT❓ 🍑

As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Fertilizing fruit trees in containers can be tricky. How much do they need? Can you burn them? Let me show you how I'm fertilizing these container-grown fruit trees. I am growing Fig, Pear, Persimmon, and Orange trees in containers. I'll be fertilizing them today with water-soluble fertilizer. I give them about 1 gallon each every 10 days. I'll do this for the next month or so to give them a great start.
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[@innerjon]

Great video. Also, very nicely narrated by Matthew Mcconaughey.

[@BIGALTX]

Thank you kindly! _ Matt 😎

[@shashakeeleh5468]

Hi TP2! You might want to consider using the MiracleGro at half strength and putting down pelleted P before you water the plants with MG. I use MG regularly & find as weather gets hotter, full strength tends to burn. At 1/2 strength, your plants are still getting plenty of nutrients, plus, with the P pellets, it's more complete. Just an idea. MG actually works pretty well, just not full on, IMO.

[@BIGALTX]

shashakeeleh “P pellets” = Potassium pellets?

[@shashakeeleh5468]

@@BIGALTX granules I should have said. There's Epsoma and other brands. Most any kind of bone meal will suffice. I urge you to stock up now. Been listening to farm reports and they're worried because phosphorus is in short supply. Another thing about 1/2 strength MG, or even less than 1/2 strength, the salts do not build up in your soil; at full strength, it has more of that tendency. Also want to make you aware, as I've been waiting on these to get to USA for a while. Birdies Raised Beds! How i love the thought of 18" raised bed, or the big round one. The price on this site is the best I've ever seen, but you'll have to get in line behind me if you're interested. I have 2 of the 12" deep ones and they have literally no wear on them after almost 5 years! shop.epicgardening.com/

[@johnnydavenport2015]

Started a container garden this year in conjunction with a modified aquaponic project using a donated 18ft x48 inch deep Intex pool. I use fish water to water all my containers. I have forty cattle mineral tubs plus thirty ibc totes cut in half. It's a work in progress but it's fun to do

[@BIGALTX]

That is awesome! You've been working hard. Where did you get all the mineral tubs?

[@johnnydavenport2015]

@@BIGALTX from a rancher friend near Goliad Texas.

[@johnnydavenport2015]

@@BIGALTX I have float valves installed for the ibc totes to maintain a minimum water level they are fed via gravity front an ibc tote mounted on an elevated wooden platforn the water is pumped from the Intex pool to the elevated ibc tote via the aeration pump used to keep the fish well oxygenated

[@jaquitamaynard7326]

I didn't feed but once when planted. And I didn't prune it either

[@joya069]

Good idea on fruit trees planting

[@BIGALTX]

So nice of you

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

The Satsuma needs zinc and the best fertilizer for it is pecan fertilizer. They also like some magnesium and a tablespoon of Epsom salts will provide that. I have a very large satsuma and was told by a grower to use pecan fertilizer for the zinc.

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks for the tips! How big is your Satsuma?

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

@@BIGALTX its about 10 ft wide and around 6 ft tall. It's 6 yrs old and the fruit is the best citrus I've ever had. I'm wanting another but I just don't have the space. If left to me we wouldn't have a lawn, it would all be fruit trees lol. There's plenty of pecan trees all around us so we get plenty of pecans. The back is all big oak trees and shade out everything back there except for the LSU purple fig.

[@politicalpartyagnostic268]

Miracle grow does a great job in my flower garden. The blooms respond beautifully!!!!! I have started a vegetable garden and a few fruit trees this past few months. I will probably try the miracle grow there too.

[@BIGALTX]

TRUST GOD 👍🏼😎

[@epicdabber1008]

miracle grow = death and absolute stupidity

[@gettingoutdoors6101]

Are you going to have to move these trees during the winter to protect them or will they be okay out in the weather?

[@jeanque04]

Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Belgium

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks for watching! And Greetings from Texas!!

[@InvestwithKhan]

Can I mix slow with fast release fertilizer same time? On fruit trees in containers Nice set up btw! Where did you get the containers very nice

[@BIGALTX]

Not sure about using time released. The creator of the Earth box said don’t do it, but I’m not sure what his reasoning was.

[@tudofett]

My personal 2 cents on fertilizer: P = bud set (not much needed) K = bud swell (tons/acer needed) *though the soil biome cyclically ♻ consumes most of it*

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks for the info, Sam! 👍

[@InvestwithKhan]

How did you make the fill tube how far does it go in pot

[@BIGALTX]

Wicking Tubs: Here's how to get them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2kgJ9vbpqGl7M Here's how to make them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5jYf6KNhZ2SotU Here's my "Hybrid" tub: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJLHeXWXo5xgeKs Hope that helps, alan

[@InvestwithKhan]

@@BIGALTX thanks

[@small-timegarden]

1:57 Middle number is phosphorus 😅

[@BIGALTX]

Wow… Didn’t realize I said that. Yes, I know it’s phosphorus but sometimes when the camera is on I stumble a little bit 😊 I’m just surprised I didn’t catch that in editing.

[@small-timegarden]

@texasprepper2 thank-you for the vid

[@jaquitamaynard7326]

I planted 2 peach and 2 pear trees in south ga. Zone 8b between April & May . They are still living it not too many leaves. The ground is hard at the bottom of the trees. Can I take them out and replant into the big pots like you have on this video? Once they go dormant..

[@BIGALTX]

Yes, but I would wait till Nov or Dec... fully dormant. And get as much of the root system as you can. I would prune them too

[@Abagailebrown]

Hello first time I am watching you and that’s awesome do you also plant mango’s trees in containers

[@BIGALTX]

No, I never have planted a mango tree. But, they might do real well in containers… Not sure. Thanks for watching!

[@jaquitamaynard7326]

I just watching you fertilize..

[@BIGALTX]

So nice of you

[@thedestroyer3879]

Can I use this to grow apple,peaches,persimons,plums,pears,and other fruits such as mulberry and paw paw if I properly pruned them?

[@BIGALTX]

I think so, but I would make sure I get " *Dwarf* " trees You'll want to keep them small

[@thedestroyer3879]

@@BIGALTX ok thanks I can't really get dwarf trees but I'll try with normal ones and prune them heavy and In a healthy manner.

[@BIGALTX]

@@thedestroyer3879 There are dwarf varieties in most all fruit trees... just might have to look hard to find them

[@blancagirardo4497]

Where can I get the orange containers?

[@BIGALTX]

Wicking Tubs: Here's how to get them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2kgJ9vbpqGl7M Here's how to make them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5jYf6KNhZ2SotU Here's my "Hybrid" tub: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJLHeXWXo5xgeKs

[@d.j.6781]

I would like to know why do you grow everything in Containers? It seems you have enough land, what zone do you live? Thank you

[@BIGALTX]

D. J. I am in zone 8. I’m using containers for several reasons. I have a gopher and mole problem, plus using these containers like this I don’t have to spray round up or any other weed killer. Also, I’m getting older and it’s just easier.

[@bobpeterson9207]

Also, you can control the fertilizing regiment a WHOLE lot better!

[@angie_hutchings]

Looks allot easier to mow as well. Will peach / apple trees fruit growing in buckets?

[@geriannroth449]

@@BIGALTX Amen

[@tambrasmith9707]

When do you plant them in the ground

[@AAHomeGardening]

Lovely I have couple fruit trees in containers as well

[@BIGALTX]

That's great What kind?

[@AAHomeGardening]

@@BIGALTX plus I have no outdoor pipes So bit of a challenge to keep it watered

[@BIGALTX]

@@AAHomeGardening Yes.. if I didn't have a well close by, I probably wouldn't have them in containers.

[@AAHomeGardening]

@@BIGALTX not my place, so have to do this way for now I harvest lovely grapes, cherries, apples etc Just hard work keeping it watered I have pomegranate, kiwi, plum, loquat and peach as well

[@BIGALTX]

@@AAHomeGardening Grapes in containers?

[@jimcrandall9188]

I picked up a dozen 5 gal various fruit trees from Bob Wells 3 weeks ago. Got my “modified” protein tubs ready and have BM7 and dolotomized lime ready to go. I’m unsure when and how much of the lime to add and what type of fertilizer and when and how much to add. Sorry for the dumb questions. Trying hard to copy your successful formula. Thanks!

[@BIGALTX]

I added 1 pound of lime (just like the EarthBox says to use) I think I used about 1 LB of 10-20-10 fertilizer too... mixed both in good with the top 12" of soil. But, as the season goes on, I also use Hoss Tool's 20-20-20 water soluble and Micro Boost. I either put it in the fertilizer injector, or just down the fill tube and watered it in. Amazing results! Here's my Associate Link to HOSS TOOLS: bit.ly/homesteadadvisor Did you mention my name and get the discount from Bob Wells?

[@jimcrandall9188]

@@BIGALTX yes sir. I did and they were very helpful!

[@jeffmartin693]

good vid! how about an update on your mullberry starts, I have started a pot full of them about 3 weeks behind you, I have them in filtered sun with a clear bag over it to hold the moisture, and getting lots of leaves but would like to know when to remove the bag.

[@BIGALTX]

Mulberries look great, but they are all "male" and won't produce fruit. Will have to redo.

[@permatopiafarm1119]

Will 25-gallon protein tub work? Thanks.

[@BIGALTX]

Yes it will, probably even better These are only about 20 gallons

[@permatopiafarm1119]

@@BIGALTX Thank you.

[@tambrasmith9707]

So ...my peach trees are blooming ...should I plant them in the ground

[@BIGALTX]

I would say yes. Unless they are a dwarf variety that won't get big and won't have a large root system

[@maryhornbostel6959]

Nice info and great voice.

[@BIGALTX]

Well thank you so much Mary. And thanks for watching!

[@owenbanks3675]

TP, hope you are well, how are the berries doing this year, are you got to have picking this year?

[@BIGALTX]

All my blackberries are in containers now... and are doing great! kzbin.info/www/bejne/enrGqqhjqNt1jKc

[@gettingoutdoors6101]

Isn't one of the advantages of the self wicking tubs is be able to fertilize through the pipe to the water reservoir?

[@BIGALTX]

Not necessarily. Mainly because having a water reservoir means less time watering each day.

[@tater357]

Ever since watching this video a couple years ago, I've been interesting in seeing how your wicking tubs were doing. I personally didn't have much success with it, so i guess I've put mine on the back burner until a later date. Are you still using em and if so, how are you liking em? Can you tell a difference in the quality of the trees or blackberries?

[@BIGALTX]

Actually, I only have an orange tree in WT right now. All the other ones went in the ground We had a HARD freeze in Feb 2021 that would have killed all the figs in tubs, I think... so I'm glad I moved them I put blackberries in them instead :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnWVZaOMlKhknJI

[@tater357]

@@BIGALTX Yea, I watched the video about the Ponca Blackberries. Didn't realize it was the same containers, but those look great. Hopefully they'll produce good and give ya plenty of Blackberries for some more Blackberry Wine. Lol

[@sherrieblake8674]

Will your fruit trees live in the containers permanently or will you put them in the ground? You may have answered this in another video. Thank you- great video.

[@BIGALTX]

Both! Figs will probably stay in containers and the persimmon and pear will go into the ground (probably in the fall)

[@JRNurse2013]

I have two blackberry plants in the ground. Do you think I can dig them up this fall and pot them instead like yours? I’m concerned about them becoming invasive.

[@BIGALTX]

Their being invasive is one reason I started growing them in tubs. I think you could dig them up and transplant when they go dormant. Let me know how it goes :)

[@juniorkawai6131]

Take them out of the ground, or you'll have a never-ending battle.

[@JRNurse2013]

I dug them up last year and have been very persistent to watch for new shoots and get rid of them immediately. I never replanted them, but I do have two upright plants against our back fence that do not appear to spread. I think containers are the only way to go!

[@Slatrelle]

What about worm tea, have you ever tried fertilizing with it? I'm curious of results.

[@BIGALTX]

I've tried Compost Tea a long time ago, but not worm tea. I hear it's good stuff, though :)

[@leesasumner2996]

Where do u buy your 30 gal pots?

[@amyw4216]

Leesa Sumner I want to know too!

[@BIGALTX]

Cattle men buy them with protein in them (200 LBS). I had some from feeding my cattle, bought some, and my neighbor gave me some. You can also use the rubbermaid totes from Lowes or HD.

[@BIGALTX]

Here's what they are: www.tractorsupply.com/?cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-Pepperjam-_-Generic-_-Offer&affiliate_id=45446&click_id=3098068360&clickId=3098068360

[@amyw4216]

TexasPrepper2 Thanks for the info!

[@geeward1550]

Do you still fertilize once they bloom or fruit?

[@BIGALTX]

I think I'll start to fertilize when I see the first bloom. Then every 2 weeks or so for a while. I use 20-20-20 water soluble fertilizer from Hoss Tools, and Micro Boost. You can find them both here... It's my Associate Link: bit.ly/homesteadadvisor I just put a TBS down the watering tube then water down the hole. Or... I use my Injection System from Hoss Tools: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpjVm5-klJmWrac This makes is very convenient. Just fill the tank with fertilizer and walk away. Hope that helps :)

[@stevenphillip1159]

How did your citrus do through the Cold 🥶❄️

[@BIGALTX]

I cheated. My Satsuma Orange was still in the wicking tub and I rolled it into the barn. It still got pretty cold in the barn, but it survived well and is sprouting like crazy. Video soon on it and a follow up on the blackberries soon.

[@sherikream]

Where did you get the containers/tubs?

[@BIGALTX]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2kgJ9vbpqGl7M

[@louzecchin434]

How big are the containers and where do you buy them?

[@BIGALTX]

They are "protein tubs" and are probably 20+ gallons. Cattle raisers feed supplemental protein to their cows from them. I had some, bought some and had some given to me. Here they are when full of protein: www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/search/protein%20tubs Try to find some cattle raisers around you that might have some. If not... Here's some on Amazon: amzn.to/2AY0JxX

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

Thanks for your helpful vblog!

[@Athabina]

Actually the middle number on fertilizers is Phosphorous and the last number is Potassium but I do enjoy your videos brother :)

[@BIGALTX]

Sure... Sometimes I get a little brain fart when I'm filming 😎

[@azdragonfruit]

How big that container yes use

[@BIGALTX]

About 18 to 20 gallons

[@TheRedneckprepper]

I like the color code thing ya got going on for the tubs. hows the stub cuttings going ?

[@BIGALTX]

Theredneck Prepper If you mean the mulberries, they are looking very good. However… It’s my understanding that they were from a male tree. They won’t bear fruit. Because of that, I am probably not going to pot very many of them up.

[@dianehuff2758]

Where r u located

[@BIGALTX]

Eastern Texas. About halfway between Dallas and Shreveport.

[@cs7717]

Only a Texan would use a shotglass as a garden measurement reference. 🌞

[@BIGALTX]

Truth! And actually... It may not be a real shot glass. It's marked off in 1 oz increments

[@skywobleross5203]

Do you need to feed them all year long or no? Since we don't really have "Winter" here in. Texas

[@BIGALTX]

Once they go dormant, I don't think they need to be fed. They might need to be watered depending on how much rainfall they get in the winter

[@rhombifer566]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks!

[@xerox506c]

I’m not a subscriber, I was but and no offense, but you’re a little long winded and one thing I know you’re missing a necessary information that you should be informing your subscribers is your blackberry farming needs at least two varieties and four varieties would be the best but at least two will greatly improve the quality of your berries. Not quantity but quality. I’m associated with Auburn university and we specialize in individual gardening such as soil testing as well as professional gardeners. Good luck, don’t repeat yourself so much, it’s boring and not informative.

[@BIGALTX]

Hopefully you learned something while you were here God bless

[@Steve-kg8zk]

What a di**head know it all man