Plant of The Month Info Card
Lemon trees make an amazing addition to any edible garden. They produce in abundance and are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow. They can also be easily grown in pots so are a great choice for urban gardens or renters. Lemons are powerhouses of flavour and such a versatile fruit.
Lemons can be used for desserts, salad dressings, condiments and even cleaning products.
PLANT
Plant young trees in Spring after the last frost.
SOIL
Deep, compost & well draining sandy soil. Dig a hole twice the size of the pot size.
LOCATION
Full sun. At least 6 hours per day.
CARE
Mulch and keep weed free. Ensure mulch and soil is pulled back slightly from the trunk.
FERTILISE
Fertilise July, November and February.
PESTS
Watch out aphids, gall wasps, leaf miner and sooty mould.
HARVEST
Grafted crops will start producing after 2-3 years.
REPRODUCE
Seeds can be dried and planted but best results from grafting.
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