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.
"No crime is involved in plagiarizing nature's ways" (Edward H. Faulkner, 1943, "Plowman's Folly," University of Oklahoma Press).
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.
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!
"No crime is involved in plagiarizing nature's ways" (Edward H. Faulkner, 1943, "Plowman's Folly," University of Oklahoma Press).
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