Containers having air pruning holes are have dimensions configured for germination and/or growth of citrus plants including citrus root stock as well as other plants. One such container may have a width of about 2 54 to 3 18 cm and a depth of about 12 7 to 17 8 cm. Another such container may have a width of about 10 2 to 15 2 cm and a depth of about 30 5 to 35 6 cm. Soil blends containing about 30% coconut coir 30% Cyprus bark sawdust 40% peatmoss and various additives configured for use in germination and/or growth of citrus and other plants may be used in connection with the containers or independently of the containers.