Growing Lemon Trees

However, it isn't hard - Lemon trees do need a little more attention than an everyday apple tree. Well worth it though!

Lemon trees need a sunny position away from all possible frosts. Growing near the house will help shelter your tree in colder weather. BUT if the weather is going to drop below 30 degress F. you must wrap your lemon tree in a cozy blanket :-), or preferably bring it indoors.

Growing lemon trees in containers works well, especially in a colder climate, drag them into the conservatory or warm greenhouse during the winter months.

The soil must be well-drained and not too acid. Add lime before planting if necessary.Dig a hole slightly shallower than the length of the root structure.

Place the tree in the hole and replace all the soil. Firm down well as you replace the soil.

Saturate the ground with water. When all the water has drained away, soak again.

Mulch quite thickly if you can, but not too near the trunk. Leave room for the bark to breathe.

Lemon trees need watering well once a week rather than a little every day.Tip: Dig a hole about 1-2 feet (30-60cms) away from the tree - on an angle towards the roots. Make it big enough to accommodate a 2 litre plastic bottle.Cut the bottom off a plastic 2 litre bottle ( mind your fingers!) Push into the hole and keep the top on. Remove the lid of the bottle once a week and pour water into it. Replace the lid to avoid clogging up with leaves and other garden materials.

Growing lemon trees demands a little patience! Many growers will advise not to let any fruit set for the first two years. That means taking off fruits as they begin to grow and discarding them. It is VERY painful!

But the tree will produce a far better crop later on and for years to come if you do this awful thing!

When you buy your lemon tree, check for special instructions. Most are hybrids and some will undoubtedly have solved the 2 year problem. :-)

Growing lemon trees will add a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to your patio, conservatory or orchard - and an added zest to your kitchen!

Grow Your Own Winter Food: A good diet incorporating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is a must if you want to stay fit and healthy and keep the bugs at bay during the cold winter months.

Growing your own winter food is just one way of ensuring you get the freshest, tastiest produce packed with goodness straight from the garden to the kitchen table. This easy-to-follow self-sufficiency book shows you how to grow your own fruit and vegetables for winter use and includes facts on each fruit, vegetable or herb as well as nutritional value, recipe ideas and storage suggestions.

Before the days of computer games and electronic pets, children used to have fun without rummaging about in the fridge every five minutes. Enjoy a few rainy-day games and crafts of yesteryear with today’s kids. They’ll love it and so will you! Granny's Book Of Good Old Fashioned Common Sense

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