Inevitable in the kitchen, if you don’t have a tree on hand, you have to buy it from the farmer, fruit shop or supermarket. We are talking about lemon , the yellow and sparkling citrus fruit, useful for numerous preparations in the kitchen and essential at home. Do you always want it fresh? So let’s see how to grow a lemon plant in a pot , to put it on the balcony< a i=6>, use it but also admire it.
in the lemon
The lemon tree (citrus limon) is an evergreen tree from India, grown especially in Sicily. Sensitive to cold and wind, it is necessary in our areas to grow it especially in a pot, to protect it from cold winds and frost.
how to grow lemon
The best time to plant lemons or put them in pots is in early spring, when temperatures begin to stabilize. The soil must be soft and porous, resistant to stagnation, also because it will have to be watered frequently. At the bottom of the vase it is advisable to put a few centimeters of expanded clay, so that it absorbs water and prevents it from rotting.
Transplant
The lemon transplant should be done every 2 years and should be placed in a larger container. If sowing, you should start from a pot with a diameter of 30-40 cm.
Treatment
Those who started planting will have to wet the soil until it sprouts. Only then can you add fertilizer. When the plant has reached 20 cm, it can be transplanted into a larger container.
Whoever has already bought a lemon tree will only have to guarantee adequate care, therefore continuous and more intense watering in summer. The soil must always be moist.