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chriscc63 · 09-24-2009, 10:24 PM

I agree with everything you said. These saplings started out in good top soil but that was maybe 2-3 years now outside so thats all washed away and replaced with just dirt.

I have heard of the 6:1 ratio but hadn't even though to apply it here since they are more like 30 : 1 now.

I have heard of people doing a chop now to promote lower branch growth and pinch backs to keep leaves small, but I am not sure if either of these would apply.

My theory was that if I grew them in a reasonably sized pot it would control there growth without stunting its growth, but I guess thats a fine line.

So you think I should sit on them for a few more years, but wouldn't they be like 6' tall by then?

thanks Chris

09-24-2009, 10:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
chriscc63 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 12	thanks noisse I agree with everything you said. These saplings started out in good top soil but that was maybe 2-3 years now outside so thats all washed away and replaced with just dirt. I have heard of the 6:1 ratio but hadn't even though to apply it here since they are more like 30 : 1 now. I have heard of people doing a chop now to promote lower branch growth and pinch backs to keep leaves small, but I am not sure if either of these would apply. My theory was that if I grew them in a reasonably sized pot it would control there growth without stunting its growth, but I guess thats a fine line. So you think I should sit on them for a few more years, but wouldn't they be like 6' tall by then? thanks Chris