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- Q.Lemon Trees - We have a lemon tree that is approximately 3 feet tall. The leaves are a light green color. They appear ...
- Q.Lemon Tree Care/Potted - Some of the leaves are curling. The tree is only 2 years old. All new lemons are either falling off the ...
- Q.What Kind Of Method And Atmosphere Does Lemon Require - I would like to know every step-by-step method of plantation of lemon and what kind of atmosphere that it requires ...
- Q.Lemon Tree Fruitfulness - My lemon tree produced an abundance of lemons for several years. Suddenly, it stopped producing lemons. There were none last ...
- Q.Lemon Tree - My lemon tree flowers a lot but does not fruit. One problem is that the water stays in the pot, ...
- Q.Lemon Fruit - Our lemon tree just blossomed and appears to have small fruit about 3/8 in. long. Now they are falling off. ...
- Q.Re: Lemon Tree - Last year we had a bumper crop. This year all the blossoms fell and looks like we'll have no lemons. ...
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Anonymous on
May 17, 2011Q.Lemon Trees
We have a lemon tree that is approximately 3 feet tall. The leaves are a light green color. They appear healthy, but they are not dark green. Does it just need fertilizing? It is very slow growing, and we have had it about 3 years. What type of fertilizer do you recommend?
Answered by
Nikki on
May 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 29, 2011Q.Lemon Tree Care/Potted
Some of the leaves are curling. The tree is only 2 years old. All new lemons are either falling off the tree or turning dark brown. I fertilize every 6 weeks w/citrus fertilizer.
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 30, 2011
Certified ExpertA.You may not be watering it enough. Potted trees need to be watered more than those in the ground. You need to make sure that the water gets all the way through the soil. If the soil is very dry, it may actually start to repel water. So enough water for another plant would not be enough to rehydrate this one. Give the soil a good, deep soaking at least once a week (in addition to regular watering) and that should ensure that it gets enough water.
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June 12, 2011Q.What Kind of Method and Atmosphere Does Lemon Require
I would like to know every step-by-step method of plantation of lemon and what kind of atmosphere that it requires to grow well, as I am planning to move into lemon agriculture.
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 13, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm
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Anonymous on
June 13, 2011Q.Lemon Tree Fruitfulness
My lemon tree produced an abundance of lemons for several years. Suddenly, it stopped producing lemons. There were none last year, and this year, there is no sign of any to come. What can I do?
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Nikki on
June 14, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The soil may be lacking phosphorus. Add bone meal and have your soil tested. This article will explain more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
uzmeed on
June 15, 2011Q.Lemon Tree
My lemon tree flowers a lot but does not fruit. One problem is that the water stays in the pot, as the soil never dries out completely, even if I don't water it for days. What can be the reason? Sould I change the pot? Regards. uzmeed
- Answered by
Heather on
June 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.If it is flowering but not fruiting, this is a pollination problem. If your tree is somewhere that pollinators, like bees, can't get to it - such as indoors, an enclosed porch or places like that - you will need to hand pollinate. You can do this with a small paintbrush and swirl it gently inside the flowers.
The water not draining is a separate issue that needs to be dealt with. While the standing water will not directly affect the flowers and fruiting, it can cause the roots to rot, which will harm the overall plant. You may want to consider repotting the tree into a container that has sufficient drainage holes.
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Anonymous on
June 18, 2011Q.Lemon Fruit
Our lemon tree just blossomed and appears to have small fruit about 3/8 in. long. Now they are falling off. Is this actual fruit? Will we have lemons?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Citrus trees love lots of fertilizer and water, especially when they are fruiting. Give them a deep watering at least once a week, otherwise they may drop their fruit or produce fruit that is dry inside or too small. In addition, if there are lots of lemons on the tree, you may want to pull some to allow the others to grow larger.
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Tarsis on
June 19, 2011Q.Re: Lemon Tree
Last year we had a bumper crop. This year all the blossoms fell and looks like we'll have no lemons. Is this correct? Should I prune and/or fertilize the tree? Thank you.
- Answered by
Heather on
June 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is likely a pollination issue. Without pollinators, the flowers just fall off and do not turn into fruit.
These articles will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htm
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