Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
#284245 Jun 4th, 2009 at 03:30 PM
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 700
Marica Offline OP
Miss. Farmer
500 Posts
OP Offline
Miss. Farmer
500 Posts
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 700
I have a lemon & a grapefruit that are 3-4 years old. I got them as 2-3 year olds. They are in 22" diameter pots that aren't filled up all the way with soil mixture. (I did this b/c I know they should be transplanted in a couple of years, and I figured at that time I'd fill the pots up more & refresh the soil mixture.) They are currently still in the sunroom, but I'll be moving them outside shortly. I have no idea how much they'll grow once I get them outside.

The problem is that we are moving at the beginning of September, from Cincinnati to Mississippi. It occurs to me that I don't have a clue how to transport these guys. I do not think they would enjoy a hour hour drive in the bed of the truck-- pretty windy. And they will not fit in the backseat.

I have plenty of time to think this through, but thought maybe you all have some suggestions. I suppose I could get one of those "wardrobe" boxes from the movers and put them in the truck bed. Do you think that will work? I need ideas!!

Thanks.


[Linked Image]

"No crime is involved in plagiarizing nature's ways" (Edward H. Faulkner, 1943, "Plowman's Folly," University of Oklahoma Press).
Marica #284276 Jun 4th, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Jiffymouse
Unregistered
Jiffymouse
Unregistered
at the very least, wrap them in tarps or fabric to protect them from wind damage. and, it will depend on the weather as to what else you will want to do for them. putting them in the wardrobe or refrigerator boxes will work too.

#284291 Jun 4th, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 700
Marica Offline OP
Miss. Farmer
500 Posts
OP Offline
Miss. Farmer
500 Posts
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 700
Thanks!


[Linked Image]

"No crime is involved in plagiarizing nature's ways" (Edward H. Faulkner, 1943, "Plowman's Folly," University of Oklahoma Press).
Marica #284310 Jun 4th, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,189
Mister Mystery
1k Posts
Offline
Mister Mystery
1k Posts
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,189
I suggest you check with the Mississippi Dept. of Agriculture to be sure it is okay for you to bring your citrus trees to the state.



[Linked Image]

Amor est vitae essentia.
Love is the essence of life.
papito #315345 Apr 28th, 2010 at 07:00 AM
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 700
Marica Offline OP
Miss. Farmer
500 Posts
OP Offline
Miss. Farmer
500 Posts
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 700
UPDATE-- 10 months later!

I was just strolling around here and saw my post. I am happy to say the little buggers made it just fine.

I covered each in a wet sheet, and "tucked" the sheet into the pot. Then I covered them with plastic bags. They rode the 9-hour trip in the back of the truck. Both had one fruit when I moved them, and amazingly, the fruit were fine.

This spring they are LOADED with fruit. I think they like Mississippi!


[Linked Image]

"No crime is involved in plagiarizing nature's ways" (Edward H. Faulkner, 1943, "Plowman's Folly," University of Oklahoma Press).
Marica #315360 Apr 28th, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 30,444
Likes: 61
Northern Star
30k Posts
Online Crazy
Northern Star
30k Posts
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 30,444
Likes: 61
Great news thumbup


~~Tam~ You can bury all your troubles by digging in the dirt.
[Linked Image from agardenersforum.com]
[Linked Image from agardenersforum.com]

Link Copied to Clipboard
Seasonal Ticker
Gardening Links
Gardening in November
Gardening in December
Gardening in January


Shop at Amazon and Support AGF
Are you shopping online? Click this link first and A Gardeners Forum will receive a commission for your referral at Amazon.com (shopping through this link to Amazon will not have any impact on your prices at Amazon).
Like Us on Facebook
Forum Statistics
Forums65
Topics14,312
Posts240,787
Average Daily Posts3
Members16,005
Most Online10,356
Nov 2nd, 2019
Top Posters(30 Days)
Random Gallery Image
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5