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Why does your lemon tree not give lemons and how to do it of many fruits?

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With lemon prices going up and down (more up than down) it’s a good idea to have a tree of this delicious fruit in our home, however, despite our care, we may not get the results we’re looking for, that’s why today we’re going to tell you why your lemon tree doesn’t give lemons and how to do it of many fruits.

First of all, you should know that with these trees you have to be very patient, because they can take a long time to bear fruit, you will have to wait between 2 and 3 years to reach the miracle of your first lemon, therefore, many people try to acquire them larger and not grow them to get fruits much faster.

It is a tropical evergreen tree that is very little resistant to cold and its flowering is permanent, in addition, it is very sensitive to soils with a lot of salinity or shallow, however, it adapts very well. This tree usually does not exceed 4 meters in height, and its leaves have a strong and delicious aroma.

Why Your Lemon Tree Doesn't Give Lemons

Lemon trees have flowers almost permanently, but the lack of blooming can be related to a lack of nutrients or mistakes in their basic care such as light or watering.

Basic care:

  • It should be placed in a sunny spot where it receives at least 7 hours of direct sunlight
  • Watering should be abundant in spring, summer and autumn, at the end of this last season much less water must be given, because drought is a fundamental role in flowering
  • We have to pay for it two or three times a year
  • Reasons Why It Doesn’t Bear Fruit or Bloom
  • Poor drainage
  • Lack or excess of sun
  • Lack or overwatering, as its roots can rot
  • Lack or excess of subscriber
  • Poor pruning or pruning in winter
  • Lack of space

Common Lemon Tree Pests and Diseases:

  • Aphids
  • The Aminer
  • Cottony cochineal
  • Spider mite
  • Alternaria and Penicillium fungi

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