In article , "Juco"
wrote:

The lemons and apples are somewhat drought tolerant. However they will
need water a few times a year. Certainly, while they are young they
will need fairly frequent water. Perhaps you can make arrangements with
some local resident to establish a watering cycle during your absence.
I would water once a week for the first couple years, then stretching to
three week intervals as the trees establish roots. It also depends on
the soil. A sandy soil will not hold moisture while clay will retain
moisture.

Dick

Hi, I am from the uk but just bought a property in Turkey so I will only
be
over there a couple of times a year and therefore can`t give dedicated
attention to any plants. I already have a few olive trees in the garden
which appear to do ok unattended, I would however like to grow a
lemon/apple/orange or whatever is possible to grow giving it will have a
lack of attention, and water.
Can anyone give me some guidelines on what will grow unattended, I know
that
peppers tomatoes etc are prolific growers over there but need watering so
thats ruled out.
The temp is normally 30 c for most of summer months with july and august
having no rain at all. Most of the rain is dec to feb.

thanks