When is the best time to plant lemons?

Lemon planting time

Lemon can be sown once a year. It is best to transplant it to the seedbed in spring from May to early June. During this period, water and fertilizer management, pest and disease control, and weeds should be removed.

Lemon sowing method

Before sowing lemons, the seeds must be soaked to germinate, and then planted in flat land, gently sloping land, and high-ridge paddy fields with convenient transportation, sheltered from the wind and facing the sun, deep soil, fertile soil, and good drainage.

Key points for lemon cultivation

Fertilization : Lemons need fertilizers to promote their growth during growth and maintenance. At the beginning of planting, you can apply some nitrogen fertilizers to allow its roots to absorb nutrients and grow more vigorously. When it blooms, you can apply some potassium fertilizers and phosphorus fertilizers to make its flowers bloom better.

Pruning leaves : When the lemon is about to bear fruit, you need to prune the leaves to ensure that there are enough nutrients. Mainly prune the overgrown branches and leaves to avoid nutrient waste.

Lemons ripe for harvest

Lemon trees begin to bear fruit in the third year after planting, and usually mature in September. Different lemon varieties, different soil conditions and different planting and management methods have great differences in yield.