Hi Tui Team, I would like to plant citrus in pots. What size pot do I need to plant a mandarin or lime tree and how long would I need to wait for fruit? Thanks, Lisa.

Look for pots or tubs that are at least 40 litres in size, this is four times to size of an average kitchen bucket which is only 10 litres. Half wine barrels are a good size too.

You can expect fruit in one to two years from planting. Fill your container with a quality potting mix such as Tui Pot Power. All citrus enjoys a rich moisture retentive soil. Make sure you place your pot or container in full sun as they do best in a consistently sunny environment.

Citrus require more watering over the summer months - and well watered, well nourished citrus will have a better chance of keeping insect pests and diseases at bay.

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