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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    January 4, 2015
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    Select the largest seeds, place them on a damp paper towel, wrap it up, and store in a plastic bag. You should be able to keep them in the frig for several months. Check them occasionally to make sure they don't dry out. There is a bit of disagreement about whether the seeds should dry or not before planting. I think I would dry some, and keep some damp, and see which germinate better. This article has more information on growing lemons: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    January 5, 2015
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    You can gently squeeze the seeds from the fruit, wash them carefully, spread them on a damp paper towel, then roll up the paper towel and close it into a plastic bag. You can store this in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 months. Check it occasionally to make sure the towel is still slightly damp. Here's more information on growing lemon. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm

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    diannasgarden on
    January 4, 2015
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    They will last for 3 months on their own if kept in a cool dry location inside an envelope.
    Thanks for asking your question! Good Luck!

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    Heather on
    January 15, 2015
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    Lemon trees can take several years before they reach their full production. You are about at that age. This being said, I would recommend having your soil tested. You may be lacking certain trace elements or even macro nutrients that is causing the trees to have lower production.

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    Heather on
    January 18, 2015
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    Do you fertilize your lawn? If you do, that is likely the culprit. Lawn fertilizers have high nitrogen which inhibits fruit on plants.

    This article has some other possibilities you can look at:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htm

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    Heather on
    January 25, 2015
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    Oh, and regarding the fruit, as long as you keep the plant well watered, they should be fine. Trees will shed fruit first if they are water starved, so if you keep the tree well watered the fruit will be fine.

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    Heather on
    January 25, 2015
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    It is normal for the tree to lose some leaves when you bring it indoors. Even under the best of conditions indoors, it is near impossible to provide the right conditions for a citrus tree indoors. And a tree will display its displeasure by losing a few leaves.

    Make sure the tree is in as bright of a location as possible. Water when just the very top of the soil is dry and never let the soil dry out completely. As it now has fruit, you should give it a little fertilizer, if you have not done so already. In the spring, as soon as your nights are consistently above 50F, move the tree back outdoors so it can flourish.

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    maryhdyer on
    February 6, 2015
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    Apparently, your trees have a type of disease. This article may help: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/C107/m107bptrunkrootdis.html

    It may be a good idea to discuss the issue with your local Cooperative Extension office. See this article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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    maryhdyer on
    February 18, 2015
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    Those bugs are almost certainly aphids, and they are causing your problems. Aphids suck the sap from the leaves, leaving a sweet substance known as "honeydew." The honeydew is highly attractive to ants. You may be able to dislodge the aphids by blasting a strong stream of water directly at the leaves. However, this sounds like a major infestation that will probably require insecticidal soap spray to kill the pests. (Most likely repeated applications.) (Avoid chemical pesticides, if possible.) These articles will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-aphids-and-ants.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/aphids-tree-disease.htm

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