Remove branches from within the bush/shrub/tree – let wind go through it – dries out – less rot. Pruning regime: if you need to shape your tree, do it in period March-early September when lemon tree borer are not around to lay eggs on the pruned surfaces. (Meyer) Lemons have a habit of fruiting well every second year (usually in winter and spring months) therefore it’s best to plant two or three lemon trees to have a continuous supply of lemons! Pollination is usually not a problem most varieties are “self-fertile”, but watch Meyer Lemons: when they are grown nearby a “seedless” orange, there will be pips – often heaps of them!įruit maintenance: Don’t let young trees set too many fruit – prune some off to let the frame-work develop next year let a few more grow as the tree strengthens its branch system. They’re not good with root competition/crowding (shallow rooters) keep grass away, especially Kikuyu. Good MULCH (past the drip-line), keep watered they hate drought! Most citrus varieties are gross feeders – honestly: they’ll reward you with lots of fruit if you fertilise at least THREE TIMES per growing season (Oct – Dec – March) general fertiliser perhaps with some added sulfate of POTASH “little and often” is the mantra. …or grow them in a large pot that can be moved under frost shelter! (Meyer lemons possibly a few degrees below zero) protect the trees from heavy frosts with frost-cloth…. They love a warm, sheltered spot in full sun – protected from wind usually not good with heavy frosts. Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald Podcast.Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills Podcast.The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp.Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Podcast.Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave Podcast.Simon Barnett & James Daniels Afternoons Podcast.
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