Lemon
Height: standard, 6–1 0 ';
dwarf, to 4'Width: standard, 6–1 0 ';
dwarf, 3 –4'Depth: 10 '+Perennial
Wat e r : Keep soil evenly moist but
not wet
Sun : Full; light shade in aft ernoon
where summer is very hot
Pests : Scale, whiteflies, thrips, mites
(use beneficial insect traps and insecti
cidal soap for prevention and control of
pests)
Diseases : Plant virus-free disease-
resistant varieties
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Fertilizer: N-P-K ratio of 3:1:1
pH: 5.5–6.5
Varieties : Meyer, Improved Meyer
(dwarf variety); both disease resistant
Zones : 8–10
Planting : In warmer climates (out
doors): spring or early autumn, space
trees at least 25 feet apart or dwarf trees
10 feet apart; usually one is enough be
cause they self-fertilize; avoid growing
in areas where there is strong wind
Harvest: Begin to fruit 2–5 years aft er
planting, then fruit year round
Edible: Flesh and skin (as zest) of fruit
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