Fertilizer

• In May and July you can add fertilizer.
• We recommend a dried organic fertiliser to be put on the pot. As a rule you give 1 handfull per 10 liters potcontents.
• You can also use a slow-working fertilizer like osmocote (3 months). This should be added in May.
• No fertilizer should be added after August.

Repotting

	You can repot your bay during the summer. The size of the bay, determines the moment of repotting.
	Remove the old pot and soak the bay for about 5 minutes in  a bucket of water.
	The new pot should be approximately 5 to 10 cm wider than the old one.
	Remember to use a pot with sufficient holes. Drainage of excess water is important.
	Adding a layer of 2cm of stones at the bottom of the pot, improves the drainage.
	A ‘heavy’ soil; i.e. a mixture of potting soil, sand, clay and dried cow manure, is recommended. You do not have to add extra fertilizer, because the new potting soil should be rich enough.A recently repotted plant is more vulnerable than usual. Please give the plant some extra attention.

January	Do not forget to water once a month
February	Do not forget to water once a month
March	Start watering more frequently
April	Start watering more frequently
May	Place bay tree outdoors, Summer care, fertilize
June	Any pruning should be done before Midsummer’s Day (21 June)
July	Fertilize
August
September	If your bay tree is to be re-potted, do so now
October
November	Bring bay tree indoors, Winter care
December	Prune

• After the  middle of May there is little risk in putting the Bay outside.
• The plant can be put in full sun, but it  flourishes in shade as wel.
• The bay should be watered regularly during the  summer (daily when placed in full sun). Please note that the bay does not  remain with its feet in the water.
• During the summer, your Bay will show when  it is thirsty; the young shoots will ‘curl’. If you water the plant, everything  will be back to normal within a few hours.

• Because of  its mediteranean origin, the baytree is moderately frost hardy.
• You can keep your bay in shape if you  hibernate it from November to March in a frost-free place (2-10 °C). This is  the ‘rest periode’ of the Bay tree. The growth has stopped completely. Therefore you should not water the bay too  much. At a temperature of 5 °C the Bay should be watered every 6 weeks. It is  important that you do not allow the soil to dry out. Too much water is not good  for the Bay. The leaves will turn yellow and fall.
• When there is not enough  water, the leaves will turn greyish and crispy.
• If you want to enjoy your bay as long as  possible, you can leave your bay outside as long as it does not freeze. Just remember to put it inside when the frost comes. If you want to be absolutely  sure, just store your bay in a frost-free place. Light is not necessary, providing the plant is allowed to get accustomed to the bright spring sunlight. o not place the Bay immediately in full sun to prevent leaf scorch