I have 2 lemon trees in pots (outside). I have had them for about 1 year. They are full of fruit at this time. When would it be best to plant them i nthe ground?
It is possible to transplant lemon trees at any time of year, but the best time is late winter or early spring. Here is more information:
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B804#Tree
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm
leaves falling off and leaves turning yellow
Hello,
Thank you for sending us your gardening question. The most common cause of yellowing leaves is overwatering. However, there are other causes.
Here are a couple of articles you might find helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-leaf-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm
Please let us know if you have any other gardening questions and happy gardening!
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What kind of fertilizer and how often do you use it on a lemon tree growing in a pot?
There are several organic and conventional options. See these articles for advice:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/potted-lime-trees.htm
http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/mastergardener/newsletter/2013/more/backyard-citrus.shtml
Half of my lemon tree has a black mouldy substance on the fruit, what is the cause ans how do I eradicate it?
This could be sooty mold, which can affect both the leaves and the fruit surface. It follows an infestation with aphids or other insects, so controlling the insects is the best way to prevent its appearance. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74108.html
Hello! I have a Meyers lemon tree in a pot. It is growing well and the leaves look good to me, but I noticed something very odd looking on the leaf. I have no idea what this is! Can anyone tell me?
This is Brown Citrus Scale, and how nice of them to line up so that you can get rid of them with Neem Oil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/controlling-citrus-scale.htm
My pot-grown lemon tree (variety unknown)has produced abundant flowers some of which have set fruit. After a while the majority of the fruits drop off and during the past couple of years only two fruit have reached maturity i.e the size which appropriately complements a gin and tonic!. The plant is kept indoors during the winter and on a balcony in full sunlight during the summer. The tree is watered when the soil at the top of the pot dries out; clay granules in the bottom of the outer pot are kept moist at all times. Feeding with a proprietary fertiliser (at the recommended strength) is done monthly. Any light you can shed on this problem would be most appreciated.
There can be many reasons for aborted fruit or fruit drop.
These articles will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-fruit-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-leaf-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm
Will overwatering cause leafs to yellow ? How often should a tree in a large barrel be watered ? 2xweek ?
Hello,
Thank you for sending us your gardening question. Assuming that your barrel has sufficient drainage, you should water as soon as the soil dries out or is only slightly damp. That may work out to be twice a week, or more often. You can also purchase a moisture meter and use that to assess the moisture level of the soil.
Here are a couple of articles you might find helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-meyer-lemons.htm
Please let us know if you have any other gardening questions and happy gardening!
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