Meyer lemon tree: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
When and how do you plant a Meyer lemon tree?
Plant your Meyer lemon tree in spring once the danger of frost has passed. Where winters are cold, choose a container that you can move into a bright, frost-free shelter. Planting in the ground suits consistently mild locations with freely draining soil. A fleece cover alone cannot guarantee protection during a prolonged freeze.
Choose a bright position sheltered from cold winds. If the tree has been indoors or under glass, introduce it gradually to outdoor sunshine to limit leaf scorch. Use a pot with drainage holes that is only slightly larger than the rootball. An oversized container holds unnecessary moisture around the roots.
If the rootball is dry, moisten it before removing the old pot. Keep the roots together rather than stripping away all the existing compost. Use a freely draining citrus potting mix. Position the tree at its previous depth and keep any graft union above the surface. Fill the gaps, firm gently and water to settle the mix around the roots.
Let excess water drain away and empty the saucer. For planting in the ground, make the hole wider than the rootball without burying it deeper. Check that water does not collect there before deciding to plant.
How do you support flowering on your Meyer lemon tree?
When and how do you prune your Meyer lemon tree?
How to care for this plant
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Prepare for overwintering
If your citrus spends summer outdoors in a pot, prepare a bright shelter at a temperature suitable for its variety. Follow local forecasts and move it before nights become too cold. In the ground, match protection to its hardiness and local climate.
When and how do you harvest Meyer lemons?
