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Hemlock for dwarf citrus?

MeyerLemonsRule

20 years ago

2 questions. I have a new Dwarf Meyer Lemon that I am raising in a ground level apt in Brooklyn (not ideal, I know). I have a 60 watt grow light that I leave on 12 hours a day. Also, I plan to replant using a mixture of half normal potting soil half hemlock shavings.

Any other suggestions? Is hemlock OK?

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suzannesks
20 years ago
Meyer...I don't see why not? I mix all my potting soils for my Citrus that include a mixture of Hemlock and fir shavings and barks,with my soils. And my Citrus are thriving well.What it does is, bring airation to the soil.I lost a 100 foot hemlock tree this year do to wind and my husband ground down some of the branches for me to use as mulches for my greenhouse plants and they are all thriving well.***Suzanne
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