Does not tolerate frost or temperature fluctuations Essential in the kitchen, if you don’t have a tree at hand, you have to buy it from the farmer, greengrocer or supermarket. We are talking about lemon, yellow citrus fruits and sparkling fruits useful for numerous preparations in the kitchen and indispensable at home. Want to keep it cool? So let’s see how to grow a lemon plant in pots, put it on the balcony, use it, but also admire it.
About lemon
The lemon tree (Citrus limon) is an evergreen tree from India that is mainly grown in Sicily. As it is sensitive to cold and wind, in our areas it is necessary to grow it mainly in pots to protect it from cold winds and frost.
How to Grow Lemon
The best time to plant or plant lemon in pots is in early spring, when temperatures begin to stabilize. The soil should be soft and porous, resistant to stagnation, also because it is often irrigated. At the bottom of the pot, it is advisable to add a few centimeters of expanded clay to absorb water and prevent rot.
Transplantation
The lemon should be transplanted every 2 years and placed in a larger container. When sowing, you should start with a pot with a diameter of 30-40 cm.
Worry
Those who have begun to sow must moisten the soil until it germinates. Only then can the fertilizer be added. When the plant has reached 20 cm, it can be transplanted into a larger container. If you have already bought a lemon tree, all you have to do is ensure that it is properly cared for, i.e. continuous and more intensive watering in summer. The soil should always be moist.
Circumcise
It should be done in winter to remove dry and damaged leaves.
Fertilization
Lemon should be fertilized twice a year.
