How to grow a lemon at home - growing a lemon

Bright "sunny" lemons have long ceased to be for us an exotic fruit. It is freely available in almost all cities, widely used in medicine and cosmetology and is added to many desserts. But the lemon will be much tastier and juicier if it is grown at home by oneself. In this article, we will tell you how to grow a lemon at home, which will not only be the main source of vitamin C, but will also decorate your bedroom or living room.

Growing lemon from the bone

The most common way of growing is from a common lemon seed. It can not be called the simplest. It is popular because it is accessible to everyone. Lemon is not hard to acquire. The main thing you should pay special attention to is planting stock. If it is wrong to compose, then, consider that all your efforts are in vain. So, the soil should consist of soddy land, greenhouse humus, large river sand and chopped charcoal in a ratio of 2: 1: 0.5: 0.5: 0.25.

Of course, you can buy ready-made material in a flower shop, but it's better to do it yourself to be completely confident.

Best fresh bones that have only recently left the fruit. With dry and lying work is much harder, since they have already lost some of their "vitality".The best option: opened the lemon, got a stone and immediately, without letting it dry, dropped it into the ground. But it should not go deep. Just lightly punch the stone with a finger in the soil layer by 1.5 cm( two bone lengths).
It is necessary to know that for the initial shoot it is better to use a plastic pot with a diameter of about 7 cm.

Further care

Then we cover our bone with a special film. You can not water it, because excessive moisture can cause rotting of the root, and our "baby" will die. So far, planting is sufficient for the moisture that was originally in the ground, or rather, in humus. But you can not leave a stone without fresh water, so sometimes spray the ground with a sprayer. The amount of light does not play a big role in this matter, but the temperature must be carefully monitored: it must be in the range of 18 to 20 degrees.

The first shoots, if everything was correctly done, will appear in 3 weeks. After the appearance of the second pair of leaves, carefully remove the film and allow the germ to breathe. Now he needs sunlight, but a moderate amount. Water should also be moderately and carefully, so as not to blur the tender root and not pour the lemon. Since the plant is still very young, it will be very difficult to tolerate thirst and waterlogging, which means - you should carefully look after it. Water should be kept and warm. The temperature should be not less than room temperature.

Addition and watering

And now let's talk about feeding. The first 2-3 months the plant does not require top dressing due to its excellent soil. When the lemon grows up, it can be fed with organic and mineral fertilizers once a week. But, as practice shows, the tree can grow calmly and without "chemistry".Experts advise to use fertilizer solution in late spring and early summer, when growth is activated. But everything should be in moderation.

When the period of active growth comes, the lemon needs to be thoroughly watered, as it will very quickly "empty" the earth. Carefully watch, that there was no sourness of soil and decay of a root.

Here is one of the most common mistakes that growers make, growing a lemon at home: with the onset of heat, the owners of already grown up trees take them out to the balcony so that they "breathe".But since the lemon plant is whimsical, like a small child, it instantly reacts to climate change and discards the leaves. Therefore, it is better not to take risks. The maximum that you can do is take it to the loggia, but at the same time hide from drafts and direct sunlight.

Fall watering cut. In this difficult period for all plants, you need to give the lemon rest by adding soft lighting or by lowering the temperature to 15 degrees.

This tree grows very quickly, therefore requires regular transplants. To find out if you need a transplant, look into the drainage holes on the bottom of the pot. If the whole earthmass is shrouded in roots, it means that more "housing" is required.

Young lemon should be transplanted twice a year, the adult - once in 4 years. In those years, when the plant remains in the same pot, change the top layer of the soil to fresh. Only do this carefully, so as not to damage the root system.
That's all. Now you know how to grow a lemon at home. Only in appearance it seems all confusing and complicated. But we really grow lemon - it's a pleasure, especially when you see an unrivaled, exotic, bright, healthy and fragrant result!

P. S. Here is my little tip: talk more often not only with lemon tree, but also with other domestic plants. Tell them compliments, tell funny stories, laugh. Maybe it sounds silly, but in personal practice it is proved that then plants repay you with the same good attitude, pleasing you with their beautiful beauty and elegance.