Did you know that a lemon tree can live up to 70 years and reach up to 23 feet height?
Of course, this fruit tree does not withstand any weather condition and you have to take good care of it.
The lemon tree can be planted from scratch with seeds, but if you do not want to wait a long time to obtain the first results, from Matabi we recommend that you buy a small lemon tree in a pot with at least one lemon and thus guarantee its growth.
Taking care of a lemon tree
Now that you have the pot, don't be in a hurry to transplant it and keep the lemon tree in it for at least the first year. The lemon tree must acclimatize to the environment where it is going to be transplanted and in its first two years of life it is especially vulnerable to winter frosts, so if you have it in the pot on those cold days you can protect it inside for the nights.
Once its succeeded its first year in the pot, you can already plant it in your garden. To do this, you must choose the site very well.
Zero wind and lots of sun
A lemon tree needs many hours of direct light a day (at least 6 hours) to grow and bear fruit properly. If you place it in full shade, it won't grow much and there will be many pests and diseases.
On the other hand, it is also vitally important to protect it from the wind, this tree is very sensitive to the cold winds that may come from the north, so it will be necessary to find a well-protected location in your garden for it.
Once you have chosen the right place, note down the time of year you are in. This fruit tree is planted in spring or fall, so if you are not in any of these seasons, wait for the time to come.
Water it but don’t drown it
You may think that the lemon tree is a tree that must be watered very frequently, but this is a mistake. In the winter months, it is worth watering it once a month and in summer it would be enough with two or three times a month. It always depends on the temperature in the environment and if it rains frequently or you are having a very dry summer. It is best to keep an eye on it periodically and make sure the soil around the tree doesn’t dry out.
Get rid of its pests with Matabi’s battery operated sprayer: E1
The most common pests in lemon trees are usually the Miners and the Cottony Mealybug.
The first one usually hits hard on young leaves. This insect forms galleries as it gets fed and we can detect its presence on the leaves in these little brown spots and inscribed leaves. To fight it in Matabi we recommend applying Neem oil with the electric sprayer e1. A really practical sprayer, easy to use and with a 15 liter autonomy (batteries), that is, 15 times the capacity contained in the tank.
Likewise, the cottony mealybug can also attack it especially in the summer months.
These insects suck the sap and produce a sugary liquid also known as honeydew that attracts fungi and other insects such as ants. So if you see a lot of ants on your lemon tree it may be infested with mealybugs.
The best way to get rid of them is by using natural herbicides, since mealybugs are especially resistant to most chemicals and the same Neem remedy that we have mentioned above to attack miners will serve you perfectly to get rid of mealybugs.
Enjoy the wonderful properties of lemons in your culinary recipes and home remedies.
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