Below you can find all the necessary instructions for taking care of your new plants. All of our plants are grown in a greenhouse with 50% shade. Please acclimate them to full sun slowly, and if you need more help, please contact us!
Citrus
Step 1: If bare root (no soil), soak plant’s roots in cool water for 12 hours. If potted, water your plant if the soil feels dry.
Step 2: Provide shade and humidity for your plant during the first couple of weeks and slowly transition to full sun.
Step 3: Plant into a clay or fabric pot or directly into the ground in a well-draining area.
Step 4: For potted plants, utilize a well-draining potting mix, such as a 50/50 mix of cactus soil and sand and/or perlite.
Step 5: Water deeply only when the soil feels dry and lightweight, but before the leaves begin to wilt or curl.
Step 6: Apply a slow-release, citrus fertilizer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 7: If your plant is hardy in your zone, planting into the ground after 2-3 years of growing in a pot will yield the best results.
Figs & Pomegranates
Step 1: Immediately water your plant if the soil feels dry when it arrives.
Step 2: Provide shade for your plant during the first couple of weeks and slowly transition to full sun.
Step 3: Plant into your pot of choice or directly into the ground in a well-draining area.
Step 4: For potted plants, utilize a high-quality potting mix with good drainage.
Step 5: Water deeply only when the soil feels mostly dry and lightweight, but before the leaves begin to wilt or curl.
Step 6: Apply a slow-release, citrus fertilizer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 7: If you live in zone 7 or lower, outdoor plants must be protected during the Winter.
Elderberries
Step 1: Immediately water your plant if it looks dry when it arrives.
Step 2: Provide shade for your plant during the first couple of weeks and slowly transition to full sun.
Step 3: Plant directly into the ground in an area that receives plenty of sunlight and water.
Step 4: If you can’t plant into the ground, choose the largest size pot you can fit and a fill it with a high-quality potting mix with good drainage.
Step 5: Water your plant regularly until it is established; elderberry plants do not like dry soil.
Step 6: Apply a slow-release, all purpose fertilizer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Blueberries
Step 1: Immediately water your plant if the soil feels dry when it arrives.
Step 2: Provide shade and humidity for your plant during the first couple of weeks and slowly transition to full sun.
Step 3: Plant into a clay or fabric pot or directly into the ground in a well-draining area.
Step 4: For potted plants, utilize an acidic and well-draining potting mix, such as a 60/40 mix of peat moss and sand and/or perlite. If planting into the ground, ensure the soil pH is between 4.0 and 5.5 prior to planting.
Step 5: Water deeply only when the soil feels dry and lightweight, but before the leaves begin to wilt.
Step 6: Apply a slow-release, blueberry fertilizer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Cuttings
Step 1: Disinfect the cuttings by soaking for 5 minutes in a 10:1 mixture of water and bleach.
Step 2: Cut off the bottom ½ inch of the cuttings.
Step 3: Dip the cuttings in your rooting hormone of choice.
Step 4: Fill a clear container with growing medium such as: peat moss, coconut coir, vermiculite, or sand.
Step 5: Moisten the growing medium just enough so it holds its shape when you squeeze it.
Step 6: Insert the cuttings halfway into the growing medium then cover everything with a lid or clear plastic bag.
Step 7: Store the container in a warm area which receives bright but indirect light.
Step 8: The last step is patience – it can take as long as 6-8 weeks to notice roots!