How Do You Grow Hamlin Orange Trees In Pots?
The Hamlin is a prolific, early ripening orange popular in states where the harvest can be done before winter frost damages fruit. Its oranges are sweet and juicy, if fairly small. Compared with other orange trees, the Hamlin is fairly cold tolerant. Any citrus tree can be grown in pots for a time, and the Hamlin is no exception, though dwarf trees will do better longer. Container cultivation is the only option for climates with severe winters. Citrus trees grown in pots won’t produce as well–the crop is limited by tree size–and will be less attractive. Choose a large container, one with at least several drain holes, and a durable drain tray. Your pot needs to be large enough for a patio tree but not too large to wheel indoors on a dolly. Plastic containers cost less and retain moisture longer, but ceramic pots and large wooden tubs have the heft to stand up to stiff winds. Cover the pot’s drain holes, on the inside, with metal mesh to prevent planting mix from washing out during wat
