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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The ponderosa lemon is a citrus species thought to be a hybrid of a lemon and a citron. It is less cold hardy than a true lemon. It bears medium to large fruit that have a thick and bumpy rind.Can be put in a container and can be grown indoors
Lemon Ponderosa
Container: 4.7l ?
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'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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
Lemon Villa Franca
Current Stock Height: 60/70cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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Lemon Villa Franca
Container: 4.7l ?
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'Villa Franca' originates from Europe and produces large, sharp tasting, juicy lemons. A good choice for those who like a real zingy lemon flavour. Mostly thornless. This is an unusual and interesting form with variegated foliage and fruit. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
Lemon Villa Franca Variegated
Current Stock Height: 50/70cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$39.99
Lemon Villa Franca Variegated
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
Lemon Yen Ben
Current Stock Height: 50/70cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
$32.99
Lemon Yen Ben
Current Stock Height: 80/100cm ?
Container: pb10 ?
$32.99
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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: STD
Lemon Yen Ben Std
Current Stock Height: STD 100/HGT 140 cm ?
Container: pb12 ?
$129.99
Thought to be a hybrid of the sour mandarin and the Ichang lemon, yuzu is a golf ball–sized fruit with a thick bumpy rind that ranges from green to vibrant yellow depending on ripeness. Origins in China. Sought after for it's unique sour, tart flavour of its' zest
The ultra-tart yuzu is not usually eaten whole but is used as an accent in many traditional Asian dishes
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1.5m
Lemon Yuzu
Current Stock Height: 15/25cm ?
Container: 3l ?
$24.99
Lemon Yuzu
Container: 4.7l ?
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An interesting fast growing Hybrid lemon which has medium sized pale yellow fruit that are reasonably easy to peel. The flavour is mild and sweet compared to many other lemons. Excellent for refreshing summer drinks. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
Lemonade
Current Stock Height: 60/90cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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Lemonade
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: pb12 ?
New stock arriving beginning of April, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $32.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
An interesting fast growing Hybrid lemon which has medium sized pale yellow fruit that are reasonably easy to peel. The flavour is mild and sweet compared to many other lemons. Excellent for refreshing summer drinks. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m
Lemonade Dwarf
Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
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An interesting fast growing Hybrid lemon which has medium sized pale yellow fruit that are reasonably easy to peel. The flavour is more mild and sweeter than many other lemons and is excellent for refreshing summer drinks. Plant in a sunny well drained position.
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: Std
Lemonade Std 90cm
Current Stock Height: STD 90/HGT 130 cm ?
Container: pb12 ?
$129.99
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