{"id":10653,"date":"2020-12-17T06:57:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T11:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=10653"},"modified":"2023-01-12T23:27:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T04:27:30","slug":"fertilize-lemon-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilize-lemon-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Fertilize Lemon Tree: How And With Which To Fertilize Properly?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The yellow fruits of the lemon tree bring Mediterranean flair to our gardens. You can find out when, how, and with what to fertilize the lemon tree properly here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lemon tree (<em>Citrus limon<\/em>) with its bright yellow fruits is one of the most popular citrus plants among the diamond plants (<em>Rutaceae<\/em>). Due to its sensitivity to cold, the lemon tree is cultivated almost exclusively in planters in our latitudes. In a sheltered location with sufficient sunlight, it can even be placed outside in the garden or on the terrace during the summer months. Under ideal location and care conditions, nothing stands in the way of a rich lemon harvest.<\/p>\n<p>The general storage capacity of nutrients in the planter is limited, which is why the lemon tree must be fertilized regularly. But when, how, and with what is it best fertilized? We have summarized the answers to these questions for you in this article.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_fertilize_the_lemon_tree\"><\/span>When to fertilize the lemon tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66130f4424294\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66130f4424294\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilize-lemon-tree\/#When_to_fertilize_the_lemon_tree\" title=\"When to fertilize the lemon tree?\">When to fertilize the lemon tree?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilize-lemon-tree\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilize-lemon-tree\/#Recognizing_deficiency_symptoms_in_the_lemon_tree\" title=\"Recognizing deficiency symptoms in the lemon tree\">Recognizing deficiency symptoms in the lemon tree<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilize-lemon-tree\/#How_Fertilize_Lemon_Tree\" title=\"How Fertilize Lemon Tree?\">How Fertilize Lemon Tree?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilize-lemon-tree\/#Instructions_How_To_Lemon_Tree_Organic_Fertilization\" title=\"Instructions: How To Lemon Tree Organic Fertilization\">Instructions: How To Lemon Tree Organic Fertilization<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilize-lemon-tree\/#Lemon_tree_mineral_fertilization\" title=\"Lemon tree mineral fertilization\">Lemon tree mineral fertilization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilize-lemon-tree\/#Lemon_tree_with_coffee_grounds\" title=\"Lemon tree with coffee grounds\">Lemon tree with coffee grounds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The lemon tree is only fertilized when it grows. The growth depends primarily on the temperature and the lighting conditions. In a warm, bright location, the citrus plant grows quickly and has a higher nutrient requirement than in a cool and dark place. During the growing period from April to September, you should therefore observe the lemon tree closely in order to be able to make need-based fertilization.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10654\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lemon-tree-brush-with-lemon.jpg\" alt=\"lemon tree brush with lemon\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lemon-tree-brush-with-lemon.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lemon-tree-brush-with-lemon-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Basic fertilization (end of April) ensures lush growth and lush green leaves at the beginning of the growing season. It is best to use an organic long-term fertilizer in granulate form. You can sprinkle it on the planting disc and work it in easily. During flowering and fruiting, you should pay attention to deficiency symptoms and fertilize if necessary. After the lemon tree stops growing in autumn, it should no longer be fertilized to avoid overfertilization during the resting phase in winter.<br \/>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#c5e4e4;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#dffefe;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a suitable substrate and replace it regularly<\/li>\n<li>Basic fertilization in spring (end of April)<\/li>\n<li>Fertilize during the growth period if necessary<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognizing_deficiency_symptoms_in_the_lemon_tree\"><\/span>Recognizing deficiency symptoms in the lemon tree<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A nutrient deficiency is likely if you have not fertilized your lemon tree and have not been repotted for a long time. The most common deficiency in citrus plants is a <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/why-causes-for-yellow-leaves-on-your-lemon-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>yellowing of the lemon tree leaves<\/strong><\/a> along the leaf axes due to an iron deficiency. The leaf veins usually remain green. If there is no iron left in the soil, it is essential to feed it in chelating form and preferably directly via leaf fertilization, so that it can be absorbed by the plant as soon as possible.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10656\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/woman-fertilize-lemon-tree-in-the-pot.jpg\" alt=\"woman fertilize lemon tree in the pot\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/woman-fertilize-lemon-tree-in-the-pot.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/woman-fertilize-lemon-tree-in-the-pot-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Further information on the procedure as well as suitable products for <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iron-fertilizer\/\"><strong>iron fertilization<\/strong><\/a> can also be found here. However, the reasons for the shortage may also lie elsewhere. Wetness, cold roots (so-called winter chloroses), or too high pH of the soil also lead to an inhibited iron absorption. But even too much phosphate fertilization is harmful and can result in iron deficiency chloroses. This makes it all the more important to fertilize according to needs, which can prevent such a deficiency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Fertilize_Lemon_Tree\"><\/span>How Fertilize Lemon Tree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the wide range of special citrus fertilizers on the market, it is easy to lose track. When fertilizing lemon trees, the right combination of nutrients is the most important thing. The plant mainly needs nitrogen for growth, phosphate for flowering, and potassium for fruit formation and plant health.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal fertilizer should contain approximately the same amount of nitrogen and potassium. The phosphate quantity should be slightly lower. In addition, sufficient magnesium content (approximately 2%) as well as other trace elements such as boron, copper, and manganese.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10658\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lemons-in-pots.jpg\" alt=\"Lemons in pots\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lemons-in-pots.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lemons-in-pots-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions_How_To_Lemon_Tree_Organic_Fertilization\"><\/span>Instructions: How To Lemon Tree Organic Fertilization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More and more garden lovers rely on organic long-term fertilizers for the fertilization of citrus fruits. These also have many advantages, especially when fertilizing lemon trees, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Long-term nutrient supply to the lemon tree due to slow decomposition by microorganisms in the soil<\/li>\n<li>Activation of soil life (mainly microorganisms)<\/li>\n<li>Particularly gentle on the environment by the absence of chemical production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions and dosage quantities for lemon trees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Before planting: Depending on the size of the tree, incorporate about 1.4- 4.2 oz (3 to 10 heaped tablespoons) into the soil<\/li>\n<li>Pour the freshly inserted lemon tree well so that the granules can dissolve<\/li>\n<li>Annual spring: Fertilize 1.7 -5.2 oz per tree (4 to 12 tablespoons) depending on the size of the tree<\/li>\n<li>Small fertilization about 3 to 4 weeks before the harvest supports the plant optimally again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ORGANIC CITRUS FERTILIZER\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LAxZmQA_4K0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lemon_tree_mineral_fertilization\"><\/span><span id=\"Zitronenbaum_mineralisch_duengen\">Lemon tree mineral fertilization<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to\u00a0organic fertilizers,\u00a0there is also a wide selection\u00a0of mineral fertilizers.\u00a0The nutrients are already available in pure form in artificial fertilizers and can be absorbed directly from the soil solution from the plant. The use of\u00a0liquid fertilizers\u00a0and co. ensures a fast nutrient boost, but also brings with it some disadvantages.<\/p>\n<p>Mineral fertilizers, for example, contain high salt concentrations, which are washed out into deeper soil layers and can lead to increased nitrate pollution in groundwater. The high energy expenditure for the production also does not speak for the use of these artificial fertilizers.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10660\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lemon-bam-in-pot-from-above.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon bam in pot from above\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lemon-bam-in-pot-from-above.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lemon-bam-in-pot-from-above-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lemon_tree_with_coffee_grounds\"><\/span><span id=\"Zitronenbaum_mit_Kaffeesatz_und_Co_duengen\">Lemon tree with coffee grounds<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer to rely on natural fertilizers in your garden, there are also various possibilities. However, since soil life in the container is limited, it is recommended, for example, to use mature\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/humus-structure-in-the-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compost,<\/a>\u00a0which has already been partially decomposed during composting. A\u00a0plant sud made from nettle is also ideal for fertilizing your lemon tree. In addition to abundant iron, it contains other minerals and trace elements that optimally support your plant during the growth phase. It is best to add the brew to the water or spray it directly as leaf fertilization.<\/p>\n<p>Another popular natural fertilizer is produced almost daily as a waste product in many households:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/coffee-grounds-as-fertilizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fertilization with dried coffee grounds (opens in new tab)\">fertilization with dried coffee grounds<\/a> is good for your plants. This contains a lot of nitrogen and phosphate and can be scattered on the earth or added to the water. However, due to its high acidity, coffee grounds should only be used as long-term fertilizer (once or twice a year).<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10661\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lemon-trees-garden.jpg\" alt=\"lemon trees garden\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lemon-trees-garden.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lemon-trees-garden-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e4e4c5;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fefedf;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">Tip from the professional: Divided opinions prevail about the use of calcareous tap water for the watering of lemon trees, which can increase the pH value in the soil and thus, for example, inhibit the absorption of iron. It is, therefore, best to water your citrus plant with stale water and leave the lime that has settled on the ground. Together with optimal fertilization, deficiency symptoms such as chloroses can be easily avoided.<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The yellow fruits of the lemon tree bring Mediterranean flair to our gardens. You can find out when, how, and with what to fertilize the lemon tree properly here. The lemon tree (Citrus limon) with its bright yellow fruits is one of the most popular citrus plants among the diamond plants (Rutaceae). 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