The  lemon tree  is perfect for decorating our gardens, terraces and balconies, and if we take care of it properly it will give us many of its juicy citrus fruits. However, the lemon tree is  very easy to grow, even for those who do not have a green thumb.

Here are some tips on how to grow and  grow lemon tree quickly with little effort.

What to do to take care of the lemon tree

First of all, if we have already bought the plant, it is important to plant the  tree  , that is, in the place where it will remain and grow in the future.

The lemon tree can be grown   in pots  or   in the ground  . It should be transplanted or planted in the ground in early spring so that the plant can take root again in the warmer months. With a strong root system, the lemon tree will grow  stronger  and  faster  .

remove weeds

It doesn’t matter if the lemon tree is in a pot or in the ground, the important thing is  to remove the weeds  as soon as they grow around. In fact, the grass will feed on the essential nutrients for the growth of our tree.

prune the lemon tree

Even the  lemon tree,  like any other species,   needs to be pruned from time to time  to keep it symmetrical and healthy. But be careful, because pruning should not be exaggerated because we would run the risk of spoiling the growth of   green  and   healthy leaves.

The lemon tree should not be pruned in late summer or early autumn  : otherwise the new leaves will risk not surviving the drop in temperatures and this can slow down the overall growth of the plant.

Fertilizer for the lemon tree

For our sapling to grow well, the appropriate fertilizer cannot be missing. Fertilization is very important for the lemon tree, and should be done when temperatures are high enough,  in the spring and summer months.   It should then be discontinued in the fall and winter months.

To fertilize the tree we need a  specific fertilizer for citrus fruits   based on   nitrogen  ,   calcium  ,   iron   and   phosphorus  . An alternative is  ground lupins, because they also  contain a lot of  nitrogen  , which helps speed up plant growth.

Light and water for the lemon tree

The  lemon tree  needs good exposure to sunlight and a certain amount of water to grow healthy and lush. The lemon tree should therefore live in a  fairly sunny location.    The more it grows, the more resistant it will be even  to direct sunlight,   a true panacea to stimulate its growth.

As for  irrigation  , the soil must be constantly moistened by wetting it  daily  when it is very hot: that is,  from 25 ºC  , and   every 3-4 days   when temperatures are  between 18 and 24 ºC.

By respecting these simple rules we will have our shoot healthy and with a tendency to bear its juicy citrus fruits.