agriculture review

How To Grow A Lemon Tree In Pot!

by aditya abhishek

Lemon Tree

If you are a fan of sour taste of lemon then you will surely love growing them in your garden.  Lemon tree can grow up to 4 to 10 feet high in pots. 

Lemon Tree Variety

If you are willing to grow them in pots, then select dwarf varities such as Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree or any available dwarf variety for best results. 

Climate

Warm and humid climate with temperature ranging from 13 to 35 degree Celsius id ideal for growing lemons. 

Soil & Potting Mix

Well drained sandy soil with neutral pH is good. Prepare potting mix with 50% garden soil + 30% organic compost + 20% cocopeat + 1 teaspoon fungicide powder. 

Propagation

You can propagate lemon tree from seeds or through cuttings or budding during spring season. Seed grown lemon take 6 years to produce fruit. 

Sunlight

Lemon tree requires 6 to 8 hours of bright direct sunlight daily for better growth, enhanced flowering and fruiting. 

Watering

Taking care of appropriate water is crucial for lemons. Avoid waterlogging condition in the pot, water only when top layer of soil dries.

Fertilizers

Use two handful of leaf manure along with one teaspoon bonemeal or onion peel fertilizer once after every 30 days.  

Bloom Time

Lemon blooms mainly three times, in early spring, late summer, and fall. During this time take care of fertilzer and watering to get heavy fruiting. 

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