Lemon Growing Guide
Citrus limon
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Crop Rotation Group
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Soil
Warm, moist soil, well-enriched with organic matter.
Position
A sheltered spot in full sun; grow in a frost-free spot under cover from autumn to early summer in cooler areas.
Frost tolerant
No. Grow at temperatures above 7°C (45°F).
Feeding
In spring, summer and autumn feed with a high nitrogen organic fertiliser. Fertilise more if you see yellowing leaves.
Companions
Lemons and other citrus are heavy feeders that resent close company, so companion plants have to be planted a little way away.
Spacing
Single Plants: 5.00m (16' 4") each way (minimum)
Rows: 5.00m (16' 4") with 5.00m (16' 4") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Grow in containers of rich compost to keep plants compact and to make it easy to bring plants indoors for the winter. Good drainage is essential.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Prune in spring or summer.
Harvesting
Pick when richly coloured and fully ripe. Picking can continue for several weeks as fruits do not ripen all at once.
Troubleshooting
Grow outdoors in the warmer months to expose plants to heat and pollinators and to avoid most pests. Soft soap sprays can help against scale insects and mealybugs.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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