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Originally Posted by Tobes77
Hello everyone, I am quite new to gardening! Iv only grown some easy things like runner beans and some strawberrys before!
I like in Yeovil, Somerset and have just bought a seedling lemon tree!! just looking for some advice on keeping it please??? Never had one before, dont no if it needs to be inside or outside or anything else!!
it is literally a leaf at the moment!
Any help appreciated!!
toby
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Most lemon trees are very sensitive to frost and grow best where winters are mild. Plant the tree in a warm, sunny area where the soil drains well. Planting next to a house or under an eave will provide some frost protection. Water the tree deeply once every 7 to 10 days in midsummer (newly planted trees may need more frequent watering until established). Water less often if it rains or if the weather is cool.
Apply 2 to 3 inches of
organic nutrients under the canopy of the tree to conserve moisture. Fertilize every four to six weeks from February to August. Prune trees every year or two to keep them within bounds and easy to pick. Cut back new growth by one-fourth to one-third. Protect trees from frost if temperatures are forecast to drop below 30 degrees F. Harvest lemons when fruit reaches full size and color. Timing will vary by variety and growing area.