How to Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree Indoors or Outside UPDATE

 

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"The glorious Meyer lemon tree is a small, evergreen variety that makes it possible to enjoy homegrown citrus regardless of location and growing zone. A cross between a citron and a mandarin-pomelo hybrid, these popular trees are a delight to grow, and their abundant production of lemons makes them even more special. Here, our experts provide advice for growing your own Meyer lemon tree for fresh citrus cultivated at home."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

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How Often to Water a Meyer Lemon Tree for the Best Quality Fruit

If you use lots of lemons in preparation of meals and beverages, there is nothing like having your own supply. Once established, your lemon tree will provide you and your friends with more than enough!

Want to know the secrets of Todd and Diane who grow lemon trees in containers?  Click here

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How to Propagate Fruit Trees

 

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"Propagating fruit trees lets you grow more delicious fruit at home, but each method needs the right timing and care."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Learn the basic principles and guidelines of propagating fruit trees from the experts.

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Fruit Trees You Can Grow Indoors

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 "Indoor fruit trees provide both fragrant blooms and lush fruits—if they receive the right amount of care. Trees in pots will need their soil replenished more often than ones in the ground, according to Samantha Sergeant, an arborist at Fruitstitute. Additionally, most indoor trees will need as much light as you can give them—usually through a southern-facing window or grow lights." comment Martha Stewart.com

I'd love to grow a little lemon tree!

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Pruning a potted fruit tree

Since most of our fruit trees were killed by winter freezes and Hurricane Irma, we are thinking of starting them again in large containers.  They would be much easier to maintain and keep alive.

It will be a new experiment for us and we need all the information we can get on the basics.  This article contains everything you need to know about pruning those fruit trees!

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