How to plant lemon plant at home
Lemon is generally used in every household. People use it in different ways. Lemon not only enhances the taste of food but also provides many benefits to health. But sometimes the price of lemon becomes so expensive in the market that people hesitate to buy it. Many times the lemons available in the market are not very juicy. In such a situation, to get rid of these problems, you can grow juicy lemons at home. Here we are going to tell you about easy tips for planting lemon tree.
How to plant lemon plant at home?
You can plant a lemon plant from seeds or by purchasing a ready-made plant (cutting) from the nursery. It is better to get the plant from a nursery to give early fruits.
Choosing the right pot and soil
Flowerpot
Choose a 16 to 20 inch deep pot for the lemon plant. Soil, cement or plastic pot can be used, but clay pot is considered the best. It is very important to have holes for drainage at the bottom of the pot.
soil mixture
- Prepare fertile soil with good drainage. to prepare the soil
- 50% garden soil
- A mixture of 50% coco-peat (or sand) and compost (such as cow dung or vermicompost).
To plant
Carefully plant the healthy plant brought from the nursery in the middle of the pot. Make sure the soil is well packed around the roots.
Fresh lemon seeds can be washed and sown directly into the soil.
Give light water immediately after planting the plant.
Lemon plants need frequent watering, but avoid overwatering as it can cause root rot. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Water only when the top layer of soil dries.
Follow this trick for a tree laden with fruits
Lemon plant starts bearing fruits within 3-5 years. But sometimes fruits do not come even after this time period. In such a situation, you can use humic acid to get more fruits. This is a naturally occurring organic substance. For this, mix a pinch of humic powder in one liter of water and pour it into the lemon plant. By doing this the lemon plants will hang with the fruits.
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