When you re-pot your plant, you’ll need some good organic potting compost and a natural food to encourage more fruit production.

Containers:

If you are growing a lemon tree in a container, make sure it’s large enough to accommodate the tree’s growth, but also that you are able to move it indoors if necessary.

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Acquire a trolley or something that will help you move the tree so that you don’t strain your muscles trying to move an awkward and heavy pot.

Use large well-drained containers and position in a sunny spot in the garden while the weather is warm. Don’t leave plants out on cold nights.

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Lemon trees are sometimes sold with the pot they have been growing in for some time, so it may be necessary to re-pot the lemon tree into a larger container straight away.

 

Lemons, and other citrus trees, tend to be heavy feeders and don’t appreciate sharing their space with other plants. They also like a fairly rich soil. Buy a decent compost and plant carefully according to the recommendations from the retailer. Generally though you need to plant so that the tree has plenty of room for growth and is firmly secured into the soil.

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Lemons like to be watered about once a week. Don’t be tempted to water a little every day.

 

Some growers believe you should pick off the young immature fruits as they appear for the first two years. This is painful when you really want your first harvest of lemons as soon as possible, but it can help to strengthen the plant so you will get better harvests in subsequent years. If you buy an older tree, this may not be necessary.

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Give your plant a feed every few weeks or so during the spring and summer months to encourage fruit growth.