Lemon
A popular garnish or juicing fruit, lemons give flavor to a number of drinks, desserts, sauces, and many other foods. Like other citrus fruits, they thrive best in year-round warmth, but can be container grown as well!
How to Grow Lemon
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Growing from Seed
Lemon is not typically started from seed.
Planting Considerations
In the commercial citrus belt (extending from southern California to Florida), lemon trees can be planted at any time due to the perennial warmth. However, in areas that get cold winters, lemons can be container grown to bring in during cold months.
Feeding
Fertilize about once every couple of months during warm months, and about every 3 months during dormancy.
Storage
Fresh lemons can last a week on the counter or a month sealed airtight in the fridge! Freezing is an option too, but the pulp will be mushy when defrosted.
