Lemon
Lemons do need some pampering at first however, and for just a little effort you will be well rewarded. First you need to know that Lemons are gross feeders. What that means is that like me they enjoy their tucker. Unlike me they only have to be fed twice a year, early spring and early autumn. It is best to use a specially formulated Citrus food which is readily available. I also throw a few sheep pellets around the base of my Lemon trees a few times a year.
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The second most important requirement for Lemons or any Citrus is that they must be well watered during dry periods. If you are growing in a container then regular watering (every day in summer) is essential. If you don't water regularly then the young fruit will drop off the tree and the older maturing fruit will dry out and become pithy. Thirdly Lemons must be protected from harsh frost when young. Do this by placing a cover around or over the plant when frosts are forecast. Remember to remove the cover in the morning. If you live in a particularly frosty area leave planting any new trees until late spring. Lemons will do their best in a fertile well drained soil.
You can prune Lemons at any time but really the most convenient time is when you are picking the fruit. Never pull the fruit off, always cut off with a sharp pair of secateurs. Cut back as far as you like to a new growth joint or shoot. Lemons flower in spring and the flowers are bi-sexual and therefore self pollinating, saving them all those complicated relationship problems! The perfume is quite strong and will waft sensuously through garden. Lemons do have the odd pest and disease problem but these are usually easily dealt with. Keeping them hapy and healthy is the best remedy and they in turn will do the same for you.
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PAGE 1 2 ALL Etrog is the yellow citron used by Jews during the week long holiday of Sukkot, as one of the four spices. A majestic tree the fruit looks like a knobby lemon and sometimes ribbed. The fruit is very aromatic and has a very thick rind. It has very small segments and many many seeds. Evergreen. Citrus Etrog Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $39.99 Citrus. This is a thornless lemon when mature. It originates in Italy, has large juicy sour fruit which ripen from July to December. The fruit is medium sized with greenish-yellow flesh that is almost seedless. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.
Lemon Genoa New stock expected Middle of July, 2022. Pre-order now. Estimated price $39.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Citrus. This lemon comes from Australia where it was grown from seed sent from Portugal way back when. One for the lemon connoisseur, deliciously juicy, fragrant fruit with a thick skin. Very productive and vigorous with good cold tolerance though it prefers a warm sheltered spot. Evergreen. Lemon Lisbon New stock expected Middle of July, 2022. Pre-order now. Estimated price $39.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Citrus. NZ's most popular lemon and deservedly so. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel a Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen. Lemon Meyer New stock expected Middle of August, 2022. Pre-order now. Estimated price $39.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Lemon On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel a Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen. Lemon Meyer Dwf New stock expected Middle of August, 2022. Pre-order now. Estimated price $39.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Lemon Meyer Standard Citrus. NZ's most popular lemon and deservedly so. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel and Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Lemon Meyer Std Current Stock Height: STD-100/HGT-130 cm ? Container: 6l ? $169.99 aka Lemon Citrus. 'Villa Franca' originates from Europe and produces large, sharp tasting, juicy lemons. A good choice for those who like a real zingy lemon flavour. The fruit is pale and smooth and matures from April until July. Mostly thornless. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen. Lemon Villa Franca This plant is in high demand. Pre-order now for allocation on next available stock. No payment until order can be filled. Citrus. A true lemon variety bearing basket-fulls of large oval shaped fruit with a distinctive sharp acidic flavour. Very juicy and has few seeds. The skin is fragrant and firm. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Evergreen. Lemon Yen Ben Current Stock Height: 150/160 cm ? Container: 45l ? $189.99 Lemon Yen Ben New stock expected Middle of August, 2022. Pre-order now. Estimated price $39.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Lemon Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. A true lemon variety bearing basket-fulls of large oval shaped fruit with a distinctive sharp acidic flavour. Very juicy and has few seeds. The skin is fragrant and firm. Plant in the sun in well drained soil with protection from harsh frost. Lemon Yen Ben Dwf Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 4.7l ? $39.99 Citrus. A true lemon variety bearing basket-fulls of large oval shaped fruit with a distinctive sharp acidic flavour. Very juicy and has few seeds. The skin is fragrant and firm. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Evergreen. Lemon Yen Ben Std New stock expected Middle of June, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $169.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m
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Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
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Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
All Citrus love being fed and watered regularly, especially if container grown. They respond quickly to a little pampering and will reward you for your efforts. When harvesting the fruit cut rather than pull off the tree.
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Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1.5m
Every NZ garden should have a 'Meyer' lemon tree because they are so easy to grow and crop so well. They are however quite a 'sweet' lemon so if you prefer a real sharp acid taste then plant another variety to keep your 'Meyer' company.
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Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m
To keep your Lemon Standard looking good feed and water regularly. Trim new shoots below the main branches. Remember always cut off ripe fruit rather than pulling.
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Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: Standard
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Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
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Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
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Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.7m x 1.3m
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Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: Standard
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