To successfully grow lemons indoors, it is essential to use soil with a neutral pH level ranging from 5.8 to 6.5. Prepare a blend consisting of equal quantities of topsoil, leaf mold, and organic matter. Additionally, incorporate some river sand and small bits of charcoal into this mixture. Alternatively, you can use soil that is specifically formulated for lemon cultivation. Ensure that there is a drainage layer of 2 cm, which can be created using fragments of brick, topped with another layer of river sand.
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 9-11 where this small citrus tree will grow well in sandy, neutral, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. It has the best winter hardiness of any of the lemon-type fruits.
Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Temperature is 68¡ãF (20¡ãC) if starting indoors. Seeds are slow to germinate. Takes approximately 2-10 weeks.
Meyer lemons are believed to be a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange. The fruit is about the size of an orange with a smooth, deep yellow peel.
To successfully grow lemons indoors, it is essential to use soil with a neutral pH level ranging from 5.8 to 6.5. Prepare a blend consisting of equal quantities of topsoil, leaf mold, and organic matter. Additionally, incorporate some river sand and small bits of charcoal into this mixture. Alternatively, you can use soil that is specifically formulated for lemon cultivation. Ensure that there is a drainage layer of 2 cm, which can be created using fragments of brick, topped with another layer of river sand.
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 9-11 where this small citrus tree will grow well in sandy, neutral, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. It has the best winter hardiness of any of the lemon-type fruits.
Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Temperature is 68¡ãF (20¡ãC) if starting indoors. Seeds are slow to germinate. Takes approximately 2-10 weeks.
Meyer lemons are believed to be a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange. The fruit is about the size of an orange with a smooth, deep yellow peel.