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Lemon

SpeciesCitrus limon

Also called Citrus ×limon, Citrus x limon, lemon tree, Citrus × limon

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Photo: Elena Chochkova · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typehybrid

from Shonan gold · “hybrid Japanese citrus” — Shonan Gold - Wikipedia

Days to maturity270 days

“270 days from transplant to the first harvest” — Growing Lemon Trees: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

Germination temperature65–85 °F

“they need steady moisture and warmth. The temperature should be between 65-85°F” — Lemon Tree Life Cycle: Everything You Need to Know

Lightfull sun

“full sun, needing 8-12 hours of direct sunlight” — Lemon Tree Life Cycle: Everything You Need to Know

Waterwater deeply, then let the surface dry slightly before watering again

“Water deeply, then let the surface dry slightly before watering again” — How to Care for a Small Lemon Tree | The Complete Indoor-Outdoor Guide

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5” — Lemon Tree Life Cycle: Everything You Need to Know

Spacing2–3 in

from Shonan gold · “typically 5-7 cm in diameter” — Shonan Gold — Grokipedia

Transplantbefore the first frost warning

“Plan your indoor move before the first frost warning, not after” — How to Care for a Small Lemon Tree | The Complete Indoor-Outdoor Guide

Edible partsfruit

“real fruit, even from a compact container tree” — How to Care for a Small Lemon Tree | The Complete Indoor-Outdoor Guide

Indoorsgrow light during the darker months

“If your tree lives indoors and you can’t provide enough natural light, consider a grow light during the darker months to keep it productive” — How to Care for a Small Lemon Tree | The Complete Indoor-Outdoor Guide

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