The  lemon plant  is perfect for decorating the home garden, but also terraces and balconies. It is also very easy to grow, even for those who do not have a green thumb.

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

lemon tree care

If we have already purchased the plant, it is important to plant the  tree  in the place where it will remain and grow in the future.

The tree can be grown both   in pots   and   in the ground,  but it would be good to plant it in the ground in early spring to put down new roots in the warmer months. With a strong root system, the lemon tree will grow  stronger  and  faster  .

Removing weeds around the lemon tree

In any case, 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 it. In fact, the grass will feed on the nutrients essential for the growth of our tree.

prune the lemon tree

The  lemon tree,  like any other plant species,  must be pruned  from time to time to keep it symmetrical and healthy.

 Healthy, green leaves   should not be  pruned   excessively  ,  and pruning should not be done in  late summer or early fall,  because new leaves would risk not surviving the drop in temperatures, slowing down the overall growth of the plant.

Fertilizing the lemon tree

To take care of the lemon tree, you cannot miss the appropriate fertilizer. Fertilization is very important for the 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, you 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 exposure to sunlight and a certain amount of water to be watered. The tree should have a  fairly sunny location.    The more it grows, the more resistant it will be even  to direct sunlight,  which is a real panacea for stimulating its growth.

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 the temperature is  between 18 and 24 ºC.

By respecting these simple rules, your lemon tree will quickly grow healthy and lush.