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: Soak your plant’s roots in cool water for 12 hours.
Step 2: Plant into your pot of choice OR directly into the ground in a well-draining area.
Step 4: For potted plants, utilize a well-draining potting mix, such as (1) 5-1-1 mix of pine fines, peat moss, and perlite, (2) 50/50 cactus mix and perlite, or (3) 1-1-1 mix of sand, perlite, and peat moss.
Step 5: Provide shade and humidity for your plant during the first couple of weeks and slowly transition to full sun.
Step 6: Water deeply only when the soil feels dry and lightweight, but before the leaves begin to wilt.
Step 7: Apply an organic, slow-release citrus fertilizer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 8:If your plant is hardy in your zone, the best result will be achieved by planting in-ground after 2-3 years of growing in a pot.
Figs & Pomegranates
Step 1: Immediately water your plant if it looks dry when it arrives.
Step 2: Plant into your pot of choice OR directly into the ground in a well-draining area.
Step 3: For potted plants, utilize a well-draining potting mix, such as (1) 5-1-1 mix of pine fines, peat moss, and perlite, (2) 50/50 cactus mix and perlite, or (3) 1-1-1 mix of sand, perlite, and peat moss.
Step 4: Provide shade for your plant during the first couple of weeks and slowly transition to full sun.
Step 5: Water deeply only when the soil feels mostly dry and lightweight, but before the leaves begin to wilt.
Step 6: Apply an organic, slow-release tomato 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: Plant directly into the ground in an area that receives plenty of sunlight and water.
Step 2: If you can only plant into a pot, utilize a larger pot and a high-quality potting mix.
Step 4: Provide shade for your plant during the first couple of weeks and slowly transition to full sun.
Step 5: Water your plant regularly until it is established; elderberry plants do not like dry soil.
Step 6: Apply an organic, slow-release all purpose 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: 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!
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