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Does not tolerate frost and temperature changes
Inevitable in the kitchen, if you don’t have a tree at hand, you have to buy it from the farmer, the greengrocer or the supermarket. We are talking about lemon , the yellow and sparkling citrus fruit, useful for many preparations in the kitchen and essential at home. Do you always want to have it fresh? So let’s see how to grow a lemon tree in pots , put it on the balcony , use it but also admire it.
On lemon
The lemon tree (citrus limon) is an evergreen Indian tree, cultivated mainly in Sicily. Sensitive to cold and wind, it is necessary in our regions to cultivate it especially in pots, to protect it from cold winds and frost.
How to Grow Lemon
The best time to plant lemon, or put it in pots, is in early spring, when temperatures begin to stabilize. The soil must be soft and porous, resistant to stagnation, also because it will be watered often. At the bottom of the pot, it is advisable to put a few centimeters of expanded clay, to absorb water and avoid rot.
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