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Lemon Tree
Citrus limon
Fragrant, flower-and-fruit-at-once — happiest in a big pot.
Sun
Full sun (8+ hrs)
Water
Regular, never soggy
Soil
Free-draining citrus mix, pH 5.5–6.5
Spacing
In a 40+ cm pot
Days to harvest
1st fruit year 2–3
Hardiness
Zones 9–11 (indoor in cold climates)
Seasonal Calendar
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Sow Harvest
The method
- 1
Use a proper citrus compost
Free-draining and slightly acidic. Water only when the top 3 cm feel dry.
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Feed year-round
Summer: high-nitrogen citrus feed. Winter: low-nitrogen. Never skip.
- 3
Move outside in summer
Full sun outdoors from June to September for the biggest crop.
- 4
Overwinter cool and bright
A cool porch (5–12°C) is ideal — never a hot living room.
Common problems
Leaf drop
Sudden temperature change, over/under-watering, or draft. Steady the conditions.
Scale insects
Wipe with soapy water; repeat every 10 days.
Good neighbors
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Field tips
- “A single tree can flower and fruit continuously — often 10+ months a year.”
- “Every leaf is a mini herb — bruise for a lemon-forward tisane.”