Lemon Trees

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Lemons Grow Just About Anywhere in the Country People often think you need to live in a tropical climate to grow your lemon trees. Nothing could be further from the truth; lemon trees can be grown outdoors during the warmer months in full sun and brought inside and placed near a sunny window when the temperature begins to drop in the fall. Lemon trees make an attractive, easy-to-grow houseplant that's perfect for any home or apartment. In the fall and winter, the fragrant blooms will fill the air with a heavenly scent! Planting your Lemon Tree Outdoors: If you live in the warmer areas of the country in zones 9, 10, or 11, you are lucky enough to plant your citrus trees outdoors directly in the ground. Lemons that are grown outdoors year-round will bear larger quantities of fruit than those grown indoors. Lemon trees should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Indoors: For those who live in growing zones 3 through 8, growing citrus trees indoors during the winter months and moving them to the patio in late spring is the way to go. Be sure to plant your lemon in a pot with drainage holes. The tree can easily be moved around with very little stress to the fruit tree. Choosing the Best Soil for your Dwarf Citrus Trees When planting your Lemon tree in the ground, it is recommended to use a mix of equal parts of your existing soil and locally sourced compost. In a pot, well-drained potting soil is recommended, such as Espoma Organic Cactus Mix . Espoma Organic Cactus Potting Mix contains a premium blend of peat humus, sand, sphagnum peat moss, and perlite and is enriched with Myco-tone. This potting mix provides optimum aeration, drainage, and improves soil moisture retention, reduces drought stress, and promotes root growth. Watering your Lemon Tree Once established, Lemon Trees are very drought resistant making them welcome additions to most houseplant collections. Only water lemon trees when the top 2 to 3 inches of the soil is dry and stop only when water beg