Lemon Trees
My lemon trees were started in early spring 2013. I was inspired by all the pintrest post, in the garden section that year about starting your own lemon tree from seed.
If I rub this trees leaves they smell like lemons.
I bought an organic lemon popped out the seeds and put them in soil. (Don't allow the seeds to dry. If need be put them in a wet paper towl till ready for soil.) I started with three seeds and two sprouted, not bad odds. I remember it did not take long for the trees to sprout, maybe two weeks. I kept the soil wet during that time and did not use any special treatment. It was a plain and simple process.
For me they were very easy to maintain, when the leaves start to curl i water it.
Things to know about a lemon tree-
- Its a evergreen tree native to Asia
- Brought to America in 1493
- This is fun lemon juice is added to pancakes in the UK
- Very useful for cleaning and disinfecting
Having my lemon trees indoors means they will grow slower than those in the right conditions outdoors. So during the summer you can put them outdoors depending on where you live. Indoors they need lots of sun and water. When i say lots of water i mean keep the soil damp to the touch.
If you wish to try this make sure you get a dwarf variety(Meyers seem to be the most popular) mine sadly are not and will out grow there pots. I think they may be Eureka lemon trees.
How to identify different types of lemons link-
http://www.ehow.com/how_4463859_identify-different-types-lemon.html
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon
http://www.gardenista.com/posts/5-secrets-tips-grow-indoor-citrus-trees
http://www.thekitchn.com/indoor-meyer-lemon-trees-for-w-75146
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