My father in law has a nice lemon Tree in your garden that you can enjoy from the kitchen window. During the season, it gives away magnificent fruits that we enjoy in lemonades, with meats or in marinades.
The fruit trees They are always a good option to have in the garden, not only for their natural beauty but also because they provide fresh, natural fruit. If you want to know more about How to plant a lemon tree at home, you can start researching him.
The scientific name of this fruit tree is Citrus lemon It is a medium to large, strong-growing tree that has an open crown, white flowers and evergreen, aromatic leaves with thorns on the branches.
El lemon Tree needs to be in a sheltered place even though full sun because it is very sensitive to frost. During the winter, it is recommended protect it with plastic to prevent it from suffering from the extremes of the cold. When watering, avoid hard water, that is, water with excessive salt content.
From time to time, it will be necessary to podar the tree and shorten it This will ensure its growth is balanced, ensuring good air circulation. Thinning and pruning will help achieve a better harvest. It is also recommended to prevent disease, as a tightly closed canopy increases the likelihood of mealybug attacks. Other common enemies of the lemon tree are ants, mites, and aphids. Among the most common diseases are gummosis and sooty mold.
When harvesting lemon trees, the fruit must be carefully separated from the tree. Harvesting season is between June and March. If you need more information about the harvesting process, you can consult How and when to stimulate the lemon tree to bear fruit.
Ideal for the garden and to take care of health, the lemon is a highly recommended fruit for its low fat content and for its contribution of vitamin C. On the other hand, it helps to absorb iron from food, it is favorable for metabolism and it is antirust so it protects cells.
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I need to know how to combat the gum disease of my lemon trees and other fruit trees
Hello rosa.
Copper oxychloride fungicides are the most effective against gummies. You can get it at nurseries and garden stores.
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Hello, I have a lemon tree and I want to cut the highest branches a little, so that it is not too tall, it has lemons all year round and I would not want to spoil it. Knowing that it is in Granada (Spain) in which month is it better to cut them? All the best
Hi Inma.
You can prune it at the end of winter, before it resumes its growth 🙂
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Thank you !!!! regards !!
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