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Lemon

ST365015

Growing Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Light

Full Sun

Watering

Evenly

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Plant description

The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia, and the trees ellipsoidal yellow fruit. The fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, though the pulp and rind are also used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade.
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Seed

Seed Depth

13

Soil Temp.

70F - 80F

Days To Germination

35 Days

Indoor Sowing

Before winter begins

Outdoor Sowing

After last frost

Sowing Instruction
You can start the lemon plant indoors in a small pot. Lemon trees can easily be started using the seeds from the lemon you bought from the store. Before planting the seeds in pot make sure to sow them in water for at least 8 hours. This will speed up the germination process. Make sure to spread the lemon seeds evenly over the soil surface. Cover the seeds with soil. Be careful not to let the seeds dry or they will not germinate.
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Growing

Spacing Between Beds

cm

Soil Temp.

70F - 80F

Ph Range

6.0 - 7.0

Growing Instruction
Make sure to keep the soil moist throughout the germination period. If needed you can cover the seeds with a plastic wrap to promote the soil moisture. Lemon seeds needs warm temperature to germinate and it usually takes about three to six weeks to germinate. Make sure to water the lemon plant and keep the soil moist. Water about twice a week.
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Harvesting

Days to harvest seeds

2555 Days

Days to harvest seedlings

1460 Days

Harvesting Instruction
Harvest the fruit by cutting them off with pruning shears or by pulling the fruit stalk from the tree.
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