Our winter citrus feed gives your tree a steady supply of nutrients throughout the colder months to maintain balanced growth and help prevent leaf drop and discolouration.Īs citrus fruit trees can flower and fruit in any season it’s important to give them balanced nutrients throughout the whole year. It is a high nitrogen fertiliser to support the growth of healthy new foliage and prevents the developing fruits from prematurely ripening.įeed your tree monthly in the winter from October to March. There are certain nutrients that lemon trees need that are essential for them to thrive, without these nutrients, the leaves will change to various different colours-telltale signs that your plant is starved for iron, magnesium or nitrogen.įeeding your tree in the summer can be done weekly from April to September with our summer citrus feed. Just as watering is important for lemon trees, so is feeding it. Give your tree a good soak and allow all the excess water to drain away before putting it back. Under-watering is also an issue, check your lemon tree every few days and when the top of the soil starts to feel dry to the touch then it’s time to give it some water. Citrus plants will not tolerate having “wet feet” so avoid leaving sitting in water and ensure that the compost has excellent drainage. The most common mistake when caring for lemons trees is over and under-watering. If your tree is starting to lose its flowers, leaves or unripe fruit then the soil is too dry. Properly caring for your tree includes incorporating a combination of watering and feeding techniques. With a proper watering schedule, your lemon tree will thrive. Lemon trees are very sensitive to frost and although lemon sorbet is a tasty treat make sure to put your tree in an area where it is protected from any cold snaps and frosty weather. The more sun your lemon tree gets the larger the fruits will be. Especially when it starts to produce fruits.
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Your tree will need a good amount of sunlight a day, put your tree in a location that gets at least 6 hours of good filtered sunlight a day. Unheated conservatories and hallways are all perfect locations. Lemon trees thrive in bright, well-ventilated spaces away from any central heating and cold drafts. Location is everything when it comes to taking care of your tree.