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Meyer Lemon

Lemons are frost-tender and grow best in pots moved under glass for winter. They want bright light, steady warmth and free-draining citrus compost.

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Key figures

Min temp

~7 °C winter

Ideal temp

15 – 29 °C

Sun

6+ hours

Feed

Citrus feed in growing season

How to grow it

  1. 1

    Use a free-draining citrus compost.

  2. 2

    Bring indoors before frost.

  3. 3

    Water thoroughly, then let the top dry.

  4. 4

    Feed with citrus fertiliser spring to autumn.

Sources

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