(Meyer) Lemons have a habit of fruiting well every second year (usually in winter and spring months) therefore it’s best to plant two or three lemon trees to have a continuous supply of lemons! Pollination is usually not a problem most varieties are “self-fertile”, but watch Meyer Lemons: when they are grown nearby a “seedless” orange, there will be pips – often heaps of them!įruit maintenance: Don’t let young trees set too many fruit – prune some off to let the frame-work develop next year let a few more grow as the tree strengthens its branch system. They’re not good with root competition/crowding (shallow rooters) keep grass away, especially Kikuyu. Good MULCH (past the drip-line), keep watered they hate drought! Most citrus varieties are gross feeders – honestly: they’ll reward you with lots of fruit if you fertilise at least THREE TIMES per growing season (Oct – Dec – March) general fertiliser perhaps with some added sulfate of POTASH “little and often” is the mantra. …or grow them in a large pot that can be moved under frost shelter! (Meyer lemons possibly a few degrees below zero) protect the trees from heavy frosts with frost-cloth…. They love a warm, sheltered spot in full sun – protected from wind usually not good with heavy frosts.
Simon Barnett & James Daniels Afternoons Podcast.
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