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- Q.Why Is My Lemon Tree Dropping Its Leaves - I have a lemon tree about 5' high in a 12" pot indoors. It has started to drop its leaves. ...
- Q.How Do I Make My Fruit On Lemon Tree More Juicy - How do I make my fruit on lemon tree more juicy? When I cut them, they are dry.
- Q.When To Pick The Lemons - When are the lemons ripe enough to pick?
- Q.Lemon Trees Not Bearing Fruit - Although I bought my lemon plants from a nursery more than 4 1/2 yrs ago and am providing regular fertilizers, ...
- Q.Too Much Wood Ash Around Citrus - Recently, a lot of wood ash had been spread around my lemon tree and lime tree, and now both trees ...
- Q.Why Doesn’t My Lemon Tree Bear Fruit - I keep it indoors in the winter and in a sunny area outside once the weather stablizes. There's plenty of bees ...
- Q.Lemon Tree Harvest Time - When are lemons ripe in Arizona?
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nick.s on
August 8, 2012Q.why is my lemon tree dropping its leaves
I have a lemon tree about 5' high in a 12" pot indoors. It has started to drop its leaves. How often should I water it?
Answered by
Nikki on
August 9, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Leaf drop is a common problem in both lemon and lime citrus trees. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-leaf-drop-why-a-lime-tree-is-losing-leaves.htm
It is likely stressed, either from heat or a watering issue. Normally it is caused by letting the soil get too dry. Citrus trees are funny, because they hold onto their leaves when they are under watered and then drop the leaves when water returns. You need to keep plant evenly watered at all times, especially those in containers, to avoid this. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm
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- Asked by
fayedra on
August 8, 2012Q.How Do I Make My Fruit on Lemon Tree More Juicy
How do I make my fruit on lemon tree more juicy? When I cut them, they are dry.
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 9, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Lemons and limes are similar in their growing conditions and suffer from many of the same afflictions. Therefore, the information in this article should help, as it would apply to lemons as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/dry-lime-fruit-what-causes-dry-limes.htm
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Anonymous on
August 12, 2012Q.When to Pick the Lemons
When are the lemons ripe enough to pick?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 13, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Lemons are ripe and ready to pick once they have completely turned yellow. However, slightly green-yellow ones can still be picked and will normally ripen off the tree, provided they are large enough. They should also be somewhat heavy feeling and hard with a ‘glossy’ look to them. If it’s kind of squishy, you’ve waited too long. The lemon should also be about 2-3 inches in diameter.
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janice77 on
August 15, 2012Q.lemon trees not bearing fruit
Although I bought my lemon plants from a nursery more than 4 1/2 yrs ago and am providing regular fertilizers, water, etc. , they have yet to flower/bear fruit. I am very distressed. Please help.
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Nikki on
August 15, 2012
Certified ExpertA.I would try giving it some phosphorus rich fertilizer, like bone meal. If it is lacking phosphorus, it will not be able to produce blossoms (which means no fruit.)
The requirements for lemons are very similar to that of limes. If you have not read it yet, this article may also be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/reasons-and-fixes-for-lime-tree-not-producing-blossoms-or-fruit.htm
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Anonymous on
August 16, 2012Q.Too Much Wood Ash Around Citrus
Recently, a lot of wood ash had been spread around my lemon tree and lime tree, and now both trees are looking like they are on their way out. Leaves on both trees are drying up and no lemons or limes on the trees. Can I still save these trees somehow?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 16, 2012
Certified ExpertA.You can try flushing the soil around the trees with water to help dilute the excessive nitrogen. In the future, you may want to consider composting the ashes first before using them around plants to avoid problems like this. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/wood-ashes-compost.htm
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cruiser3 on
August 17, 2012Q.Why Doesn’t My Lemon Tree Bear Fruit
I keep it indoors in the winter and in a sunny area outside once the weather stablizes. There's plenty of bees and butterflies, the soil is kept moist and I use Miracle Grow fertilizer.
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 20, 2012
Certified ExpertA.I would try giving it some phosphorus rich fertilizer, like bone meal. If it is lacking phosphorus, it will not be able to produce blossoms (which means no fruit.)
The requirements for lemons are very similar to that of limes. If you have not read it yet, this article may also be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/reasons-and-fixes-for-lime-tree-not-producing-blossoms-or-fruit.htm
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August 18, 2012 - Answered by
Nikki on
August 20, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Lemons are ripe and ready to pick once they have completely turned yellow. However, slightly green-yellow ones can still be picked and will normally ripen off the tree, provided they are large enough. They should also be somewhat heavy feeling and hard with a ‘glossy’ look to them. If it’s kind of squishy, you’ve waited too long. The lemon should also be about 2-3 inches in diameter.
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