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Planting Lemon Trees

The lemon tree is an evergreen tree, believed to have originated in parts of Asia (India, Burma and China). It is primarily used for its juice in the culinary arts as well as other purposes, such as aromatherapy, cleaners and solvents.

As an indoor addition, the lemon tree is not too difficult to maintain and makes for an excellent household plant (growing anywhere from 3 to 5 feet tall and releasing a clean, refreshing fragrance).

The first thing you want to do when planting lemon trees is choose the right lemon variety that is specifically adapted to your area. There are many different varieties; Bush, Eureka, Lisbon, Meyer, Ponderosa, Variegated Pink, Verna, Villafranca, Yen Ben & Yuzu.

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While a lemon tree can be a great addition in your home, planting lemon trees outside is the preferable method and (with just the right conditions) can grow anywhere from 20 to 30 feet tall. Pollination from planting lemon trees outdoors also increases fruit bearing.

Lemon trees prefer tropical to sub-tropical climates, so when planting lemon trees, you want to make sure the temperature is above 70 degrees during the day and above 50 degrees during the night (optimally).

You may want to consider placing your lemon tree in a pot before planting if the temperature is typically lower than 50 degrees. This will make it easier (as long as your tree is still small enough) when you need to extract it from the ground and bring it inside.

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Remove debris and weeds from the plant site and treat your lemon tree with insecticides to prevent it from being destroyed by unwanted pests. If planting more than one tree, make sure they are at least 4 feet apart. The area and depth of the hole should be as large as the pot or burlap sack it came in with the bud union above the soil level.

You also want to keep the soil well fertilized. Although the preferred feeding dosage and application varies, it is generally every 4 to 6 weeks.

Adequate drainage is recommended as overwatering can kill citrus trees. To prevent rot, you want to keep the soil lightly moist and monitored regularly. The preferred watering amount within the first month is typically every 5 to 8 days to saturate the roots. Afterwards, watering is required every 8 to 10 days.

There will be less need to water if you reside in an area that sees abundant rainfall (obviously). Also, be sure to water your lemon tree even less if you live in cooler climates.

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If you still prefer the indoor method, make sure to provide plenty of sunlight during the day. During cloudy or wintry days, provide an alternate light source such as fluorescent lighting to maintain proper health and growth.

Finally, to maintain an optimal growth cycle, prune the lemon tree every 1-2 years. The harvested lemons should be a medium to dark yellow and the size of a fist or larger.

With the right amount of knowledge, planting lemon trees can be fun and rewarding.

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