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Volkamer lemon

VarietyCitrus ×volkameriana

Also called Citrus limon

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Volkamer lemon
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typetree

“A vigorous and fast growing, small tree” — Volkamer Lemon | Rocket Gardens

Days to maturity270 days

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

Germination temperature65–85 °F

from Lemon · “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, or in a greenhouse/polytunnel

“Place in full sun, or in a greenhouse/polytunnel” — Volkamer Lemon | Rocket Gardens

WaterWater regularly during the summer months, but avoid waterlogging

“Water regularly during the summer months, but avoid waterlogging” — Volkamer Lemon | Rocket Gardens

Soil pH6–7

“pH 6.0-7.0” — Volkamer Lemon | Rocket Gardens

Spacing157 in

“plant 4m apart” — Volkamer Lemon | Rocket Gardens

Transplantbefore the first frost warning

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

Ready whenwhen the fruits turn orange

“Harvest in winter when the fruits turn orange” — Volkamer Lemon | Rocket Gardens

Edible partslemonade and marmalades

“Use fruits for lemonade and marmalades” — Volkamer Lemon | Rocket Gardens

Indoorsgrow light during the darker months

from Lemon · “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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