Summer is the best time to grow your own lemon trees and you can do it with a little planning. However, you will have to be patient, because these citrus fruits are among the easiest to grow, even if you are a beginner!
Are you ready to start your own lemon tree? You should start with an organic citrus seed, as non-organic lemons typically do not sprout.
Make sure you use the right potting soil and sunlight, plus some plastic to protect it when planting!
Step 1: Moisten the soil
If you want to grow lemons, make sure the soil is moist before planting. Water your new lemon trees well and deeply, so they don’t dry out too quickly during their first season in the ground!
Step 2: Add the soil
After filling the pot with soil, don’t forget to leave an inch of space at the top.
Step 3: Choose seeds
To prevent them from drying out, always make sure the seeds are moist. Take the prettiest lemon seed and put it in your mouth for safe keeping and to prevent moisture loss!
Step 4: Plant the seed
Using the guidelines above, make sure you water the seed properly. We recommend watering ¼ inch deep and watering thoroughly to ensure everything is absorbed into the soil before planting again!
Step 5: Cover the jar
Lemon seeds love heat and sun. Be sure to cover the pot with breathable plastic to prevent them from getting cold, which could kill them! Even though these little guys like the heat (literally), make sure their soil isn’t too dry. Everything is in balance.
Plastic can trap too much moisture, causing root rot. So if you think the seed will be warm enough without it, don’t use plastic! You want to avoid overheating the plant and instead suffocating its roots.
Phase 6: sprouting of the seedlings
In about two weeks, you will begin to see small shoots popping up from the soil of your lemon tree. If it is still covered in plastic, do not remove it permanently. Make sure the tree is in sunlight to keep it warm.
Tips for beginners:
The lemon tree is a great plant to have indoors. However, if you want the survival rate and longevity of your lemon tree on this earth to be as high as possible, there are some tips that will help ensure that!
1. Place the tree outdoors
It is important to place it outdoors in daylight, so that it can bear fruit and pollinate the bees.
2. Pay attention to the position
Lemons should be kept at room temperature with access to water and in a shaded area. If your area is too hot, consider direct sunlight for extended periods or heat them indoors in the winter!
3. Maintain an appropriate temperature
The lemon plant needs a temperature of 70 degrees during the day and 55 degrees at night. When daytime temperatures drop below 54 degrees, the plant enters dormancy to conserve the energy needed for growth without producing fruit.