How Do You Grow Lemon Trees In Containers?
Growing a lemon tree in a container is a fun way to bring some tropical life into your home or garden. Keep it outdoors in the summer and bring it inside during colder weather. Here’s what you need to do to grow a lemon tree successfully and have fresh lemons. Find a sheltered but sunny spot for the lemon tree for outdoor growing. Along a south-facing wall or in a southeast corner is a good spot. You can leave the lemon tree outside until temperatures begin to cool in the fall. Purchase a sufficiently large planter, pot or container. According to MeyerLemonTree.com, you need a 10 to 15 gallon pot to grow a 10-foot lemon tree. If you plant in a smaller pot, you will need to transplant when the tree grows larger. Check for sufficient drainage. The container should have several holes in the bottom to allow water to drain out so that the roots and soil do not get soggy. Fill one-third of the container with pebbles or small rocks. Make a compost and top soil mix in a 1-to-1 ratio. Use a pea
