A Comprehensive Guide to Grow Lemons in Your Balcony
Growing lemons in your balcony gives fresh and healthy lemons without depending on the market. Follow this guide to grow healthy lemons in your balcony
To avoid waterlogging and encourage strong root development, pick a large pot with adequate drainage holes
Pick the correct pot
Use a well-drained potting mix & add compost to the mixture to create high-quality soil. Avoid garden soil that can compress roots
Soil
It requires 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. Regularly water the plant, ensuring the soil is moist but not waterlogged
Sunlight and water
To encourage healthy foliage and fruiting, feed the lemon plant with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks throughout the growing season
Fertilizer
Remove all diseased or dead branches from the plant to improve ventilation, sunlight penetration, and for proper shape of the plant
Pruning
Regularly monitor the plants for pests such as spider mites or aphids. To control them, use natural treatments such as neem oil
Pest control
Harvest lemons when they turn completely yellow and just a little bit tender to the touch. Gently twist to extract from the tree