Do you have any recommendations for fertilizer? I've read several of your articles and it appears that 8-8-8 combo is best. I was looking at a kelp spray and didn't know if it would have what a lemon tree needed.
Some things aren't as available to the plant as a foliar spray. You can fertilize every few months with a granular fertilizer. Personally I use Granulars Like the one listed here But an all purpose will be fine as well. https://www.amazon.com/Jobes-Organics-Fertilizer-Biozome-Granular/dp/B0030EK5JE/ref=pd_sim_86_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0030EK5JE&pd_rd_r=8CAWJ95A1AVJ7SF1F1TQ&pd_rd_w=vwLNm&pd_rd_wg=2H0I8&psc=1&refRID=8CAWJ95A1AVJ7SF1F1TQ
G'Day, I have purchased a Lismore Lemon Tree from the Nursery in a pot and it is about 3 feet high. The soil it has been planted in is mostly clay, plus it is planted in the middle of a concrete slab. What is my best way to fertilise it, please. It is still cold overnight here, going down to -2C.
That is a bit cold for a lemon! If you can, bring the tree indoors for those temperatures. I would advise removing it from the clay soil, and getting a good citrus mix, or add sand to potting soil. This clay will restrict its ability to take up nutrients. There are many citrus fertilizers available, and some are meant to spray the leaves with. Here is a link that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm
We have found some wild growing dwarf lemon trees out in the woods behind our home. Can these be transplanted and brought into our home? If so, what time of year can this be done and are they handled as any other plant being transplanted?
They are pretty hardy from the wild. Be advised that they may, or may not be edible, being a wild fruit. Use your own judgement on that one. Here is an article that will help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/transplanting-lemon-trees.htm
We bought a lemon seedling off of a gentleman with LOTS of tall lemon trees here in San Antonio. We have raised it over several years from a tin can to big pots, to the biggest barrel we could find. We bought a home 6 months ago and were finally able to put it in the ground. The first 3.5 months went just fine. Now, it's leaves are droopy no matter what. And parts of the tree is losing leaves and just looking generally unhealthy. This is our baby and the only plant we have ever kept alive!! Lol. Also: 1. It has never bloomed in 4-5 years but we figured we stunted its growth too 2. We heared they needed some pollination (cross pollination?) so we planted a blood orange tree around the same time we put this one in the ground. 3. With the exception of a tiny ant looking insect here and there I haven't noticed any infestation.
These can be a little tricky. From the looks of it, the tree lacks nitrogen. A high N (nitrogen) fertilizer will help bring back the color. Also dolomitic, when applied to the sol, will keep the pH from swinging on the alkaline side, which will also harm the tree. Make sure the trees receive plenty of water.
Here is an article for more information on caring for citrus: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm
1) How can you grow lemons in the tropical rainforest zone? 2) If possible, how do you plant the seed? 3) Can you pant it in a garden and do you need to give it additional care? 4) What other fruits can you plant in this zone?
1. Lemons should do well in a tropical rainforest location. I couldn't find much information on growing lemons in truly tropical climates, but this article explains how to grow them in Florida (subtropical) but the information should be mostly the same:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs402
2. and 3. Lemon seeds (either purchased or from a lemon you eat) can be planted in a small pot of soil. Keep the pot indoors and water it so that the soil never dries out until the seed germinates and the seedling begins to grow. When it gets bigger, you can plant it in a garden. This article gives more details:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/propagating-lemon-seeds.htm
It should also be fertilized, but can do fine in gardens where there is high natural fertility. This article provides details:
http://hendry.ifas.ufl.edu/HCHortNews_CitrusFert.htm
4. Here is a list of tropical fruits that should do well in the tropical rainforest garden, and links to more articles about them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/growing-tropical-fruit-trees.htm
http://www.faculty.ucr.edu/~legneref/botany/trofruit.htm
I bought a potted lemon tree in April and it has nearly doubled in width but not grown much height. It looks like a bush. The last two weeks it has been producing dozens of flowers. Are the flowers a sign that it will soon have lemons? I do not know the type of lemon tree it is, the tag only said “Lemon”. Additionally, should I plan on bringing it inside for the winter? I live in Eastern North Carolina.
Yes! These flowers are a sign of sexual maturity. They will start producing a few fruit within a year or two. It may not be much at first, but it will be something neat to look forward to. These will have to be brought indoors over winter in your area. They will not survive long below roughly 35 degrees. I would bring them in far before it gets that cold, though. They will need a south facing window to be happy.
Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm
My Meyer lemon tree (in New Hampshire) has attracted bumble bees all summer. In the past 2 days, 4 bumble bees have appeared to have died right in the middle of a flower. They don't move and I've had to knock them off before bringing into the house (now that temps are below 50 degrees at night). What is going on?!???
Hopefully you are not using any pesticides on this lemon tree, or that may be the case. Bumble bees don't live very long, though, especially the worker bees which pollinate plants. It's most likely just their natural life cycle. This website may help
https://bumblebeeconservation.org/about-bees/faqs/finding-dead-bees/