Lemon is one of the richest foods in vitamins and nutrients. This versatile ingredient can be used in beauty recipes, culinary preparations, and a host of other things… Unfortunately, the lemon we find in our markets is often full of chemicals that take away some of its benefits, and endanger our health. Bless you. Here’s how to grow organic and natural lemons in a simple and quick way.

In addition to its many proven virtues, the lemon tree is one of the best trees to grow in your home if you want to decorate it while enjoying the delicious aroma that its fruits give off. And contrary to what some may believe, you don’t have to have a garden to plant a lemon tree. Find out how to grow a lemon tree in a pot, and harvest natural, organic lemons that are much better than the ones you buy at the markets.

Why should you have a lemon tree in your home?

As you probably already know, lemonis one of the most widely used natural ingredients in cosmetics and traditional medicine. Its richness in antioxidants, and its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties make it a magical ingredient that anyone concerned about their well-being and health should favor. Yes, but why not just buy lemon, you say? The answer is simple: the lemon you’ll grow at home is an organic, natural lemon that’s safe for your health. It does not contain pesticides or chemicals that are harmful to your body. In addition, planting a lemon tree in your home will beautify your terrace and give it a touch of elegance that will not go unnoticed.

How to grow a lemon tree in a pot?

Are you ready to step into the shoes of a gardener and grow your own lemon tree? Follow the steps below:

– 1st method:

– Buy a small lemon tree (Age between 2 and 3 years).

– Take a large pot with holes in it (about 16 cm deep), the latter should be larger than the roots of your lemon tree.

– Put soil mixed with compost and sand in your pot.

– Prune the roots of your lemon tree, then push it into its pot, cover it completely with soil, and then water it.

– 2nd method:

– Mix soil with sand and compost, and moisten it with water. But beware ! If your soil is too wet, your seeds can rot.

– Take a pot about 16 cm deep with drainage holes, and fill it with the soil mixture you have prepared.

– Cut an organic lemon into pieces, and take a seed. The latter should not be too small and should be in good condition.

– Soak your seed in warm water overnight to clean it and remove all substances around it.

– Dig a hole about 3cm deep in your pot and plant your lemon seed, then cover it with soil. (You can plant multiple seeds in a single pot, but the pot should be large enough to accommodate the roots of your lemon trees.)

– Cover your pot with cellophane, and prick it with a toothpick so that your plant can breathe.

– Place your pot in a sunny spot and water the soil regularly.

– As soon as the first shoots begin to appear (about two weeks after planting), remove the cellophane.

How to maintain a lemon tree?

Like all other plants, the lemon tree needs certain conditions to be met so that it can develop optimally and provide you with good quality lemons. Here are some guidelines for maintaining it:

– The lemon tree should be watered once every other day in summer, and once or twice a week in winter. Keep in mind that the soil should be very dry before watering.

– Fertilize your lemon tree by adding citrus maintenance fertilizer to its pot.

– Towards the end of winter, prune your lemon tree by getting rid of dead wood and useless branches.

– The lemon tree loves heat, and can’t stand low temperatures. That’s why it’s highly recommended to protect it during the winter.

– Repot your lemon tree every two to three years. Remember that the ideal season for transplanting is spring.