5 Tips How to Grow a Ton of Lemons on One Tree

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thank you, everyone, for your likes and generous feedback on this video. Cheers :)

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[@sandylane4071]

Mark, I have one tip for you and those who follow self sufficient me. At the very commencement of growing a tree in its infancy stage or transplanting a lemon tree, place in the hole a reasonable large amount of 'rusted nails'. In the moist ground/soil this will continue the action of oxidization. It is this part of physics that will supply the necessary boost and give you 2 ton of lemons. Very old greek recipe thousands of years old. Good Growing.

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[@janettelee9759]

He took his time and explained everything so well. I like that. I also appreciate his reluctance in the indiscriminate use of pesticides. Very wise counsel.

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[@deborahfox5401]

I’ve been using used coffee grounds mixed with crushed chicken egg shells that I’ve cooked briefly in the oven as fertilizer for my lemon tree. Since I started fertilizing with this combination, my lemon tree has been growing like a weed.

[@eunicejoseph9818]

@Deborah,, kindly help me over with the process... organic is the way to go. Am a kenyan citrus farmer .

[@andrewthomas3930]

Mark, its been 5 years since you made this, can you do an update on how your lemon trees are doing now. Also what variety are they..?

[@lbixmas13]

Thank you! There are simply not enough videos available on how to produce healthy citrus. I'm a Florida girl who grew up surrounded by orange groves and want to recreate that environment for my own family. Your five tips make perfect sense and best of all, you have that glorious lemon tree in the video as living proof for all to see. Well done.

[@nanettew4398]

I just watched this video again, after four years, and so enjoyed these practical and sensible tips. Since I saw it first time I applied your advice not only on my Eureka lemon tree, but also on my Calamondin container tree, my lime tree, and the Cape lemon, which has a rough thick skinned fruit, with great results. I live in the Overberg, a part of the Western Cape in South Africa. The lemons have become a part of my daily diet, I make lemon cordials and marmalade, and start the day with a hot lemon-ginger-turmeric drink. Thanks for all your enthusiasm over the years and I hope you and your family stay healthy and happy!

[@danielle7061]

I love how you protect, provide, and love. You take your plants in as a part of yourself. You consider all angles and lead with heart and common sense. If everyone did what you do there would be no more wars. I think you are doing a lot more than you realize.

[@mariettatoscano-chaky7263]

Because of your video, I now have a beautiful bunch of lemons (and tangerines) coming in this year. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I also followed your advice on pruning a peach tree and I will have a beautiful harvest this year. You are my go-to master gardener. Everything you have advised has worked . Now on to the carrots and cucumbers!

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[@thedelegate8727]

Always good to rewatch your videos, including this one about the lemon tree because your 5 tips helped me bring back a lemon tree when I bought the house from the previous owner. That same tree three years later now keeps rewarding so many people when I give away all the lemons. Thanks

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

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[@evarogers8775]

I just germinated a LOT of lemon seeds with my 8 year old granddaughter. Today we dropped 36 of them into a seed starter. The leaves have just popped on 6 of them. I just came across your video and can't wait to show her. Some of our 'crop' will be used in container gardening as they are renters. Now that I've seen your tips, I know exactly where I will plant 6. I'll gift the rest to neighbors and friends who will be instructed to visit your channel. This is going to be FUN!

[@darz_k.]

..how did you get on??

[@ngs5554]

How’s your tree?

[@dxunja]

I'm a newbie when it comes to growing any and everything. But after watching two videos from Self Sufficient Me, I was revived with confidence to garden once again. He shares tips that are tried and true, explains thoroughly; And the winner for me is that he isn't relying on pesticides. His garden is a testiment of wisdom and passion. All I can see is how healthy his crops are...how fertile he's made his land.

[@lisalong9140]

I'm only two years into growing food and came to you when searching info on asparagus. I now know I will follow you ALWAYS from hereon. Love your delivery style of so much information. Thank you for sharing and in the way you share!

[@brissygirl4997]

This is really informative. I have two citrus trees near my back door that were planted by a previous tenant. Last year the lemon tree seemed to fruit really well despite being thoroughly neglected and only getting water when it rained. This year however because we've had hardly any rain I was lucky to get 2 lemons from the tree. The tree next to it which I believe is some type of kumquat fruited for the first time since I've been living here. I think in order to get a better fruit crop next year I will mulch both trees and give them some water once or twice a week in the early morning or early evening since Queensland summers can be quite brutal with the heat.

[@joshuaowen1028]

omg! Mark we have finally made it!!!we have our land now....and just planted our own lime tree...and many kinds of fruit trees and planter boxes to make. you have been our inspiration for ages, we have watched you and listened and now we are ON OUR OWN JOURNEY to make our own small piece of paradise. Thankyou!!!

[@finalfantasy3808]

My tree grows way more lemons than the tree in this video 🍋 I don't mulch, though I have tried it before. The roots are shallow, and some are exposed because they need to breathe. I'll tell you what I did. Three years ago, when my family and I were living in a different state (military), we rented our home to tenants. By the time we moved into our home, the tree looked like it was dying. The leaves and branches had fungus that looked like powdery black soot. This was because it was infested by aphids. Aphids are tiny green bugs that produce a clear sticky substance called "honeydew" and fungus feed on it. When Fungus mold covers the leaves, it doesn't allow light to come in, stopping photosynthesis, and that's why the tree was dying. The fungus mold had taken over the tree. So I got loppers, pulled up my sleeves and went to work to bring this mature lemon tree back to life. I pruned it until there was nothing but bare branches left, after that I got a sponge with water and scrubbed all the black fungus off all the branches. I put in "Vigoro Citrus and Avocado" fertilizer on the roots, all around the water line (where the roots would end) under a thin layer of top soil dirt, covered it with mulch because there were no leaves to protect the roots from the sun, watered the tree every other day in 80-90 degree weather, and once a week during 50-60 (F) degree weather. After 6 months it started to sprout smaller branches, then leaves, then small flowers and after one year the fruit came back huge and in abundance. The aphids tried to come back with the fungus, so I sprayed NEEM OIL (in the evening, not in the sun) on all the leaves to kill them without hurting the tree and now they stay away. Everyone who tastes the fruit of this tree says they are so juicy and they stay fresh for quite a while compared to store bought lemons that rot soon after. I live in California by the way. This tree has so many lemons I worry that the weight is too much for the branches or that they'll go to waste, and this is after my neighbors take home bags full of them.

[@hoxiefam6731]

Excellent care of a neglected tree!

[@colinmuhammad4021]

Get info, any tips on growing lemon trees from seedlings.

[@LadyVoldemort]

This works for lime trees, too. I once brought an almost dead old lime tree in my parent's house back to life only by pruning the branches, fertilizing, and watering them alone. (Lucky it didn't have pests). I got buckets of fruit by the next year and make some money by selling them, LoL. I live in Sumatra Island, Indonesia. This was around 2010. My parents had sold that house in 2015, and that tree is still there (but unfortunately the poor fellow seems miserable again now 😢). I will not wonder if the new owner will chop it down sooner or later.

[@annettesmith949]

Did you really!? You actually stated in your comments you mulched, "...covered it with mulch..." and prior you stated, "I don't mulch...). Which is it? Confusing really, don't you think?

[@darz_k.]

@@annettesmith949 ..I caught that too!

[@TheLMC323]

Thank you for this! Californian here! Was given some lovely lemons from a friend, and the seeds are so big and plump, and I want to propagate them. God bless you all!❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Kaliaunna]

Oh my goodness, now I really, really want to grow a lemon tree! They're just lovely and very much my cup of tea :)

[@AA-vr8ve]

They're pretty good in tea too ;D

[@sandrarichardson2713]

Had to endure the beginnings of several videos before finding this video that was informative without a lot of fluff and drama. Just give me the facts in a comfortable speed of presentation. THANK YOU!!!!!! I like how you combine relevant information with common sense. Super video. Jesus bless!

[@exhilaratelife]

I loved the eco friendly and sustainable care approach for Lemon growing.Thanks buddy

[@VK-qo1gm]

Purchased a lemon & lime tree yesterday, before planting today I jumped onto your channel (as usual) to get the right info, everything is so easy to follow ,Ty from Central West NSW

[@rvcasa]

Exactly what my grandfather used to say to me... But now I can understand it a lot easier. Thank you from Portugal :)

[@Selfsufficientme]

My Grandfather gave me a lot of growing advice also. Thank you and all the best! :)

[@rihanah.sheikh8877]

Last week I planted 🍋 lemon plant brought from a plant nursery. Thankyou for the video. I will follow how you explained and watch my plant growing and fruiting .

[@terrichan5977]

Your tips are most practical and easy to follow. Great vid, thank you from California.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Terri I appreciate your feedback! :)

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[@saadadib5391]

My lemon trees always give me so much fruit that i give alot to family and friends. I squeeze the lemons and put them in plastic bottles and use them during the whole year. Best tree to have.

[@deepeshkatiyar1]

we need more people like you... caring people.

[@angelaberni8873]

Mark ,i am absolutely hooked on all of your video's. The calm way you explain everything is wonderful( even idiots can grow things listening to you,lol). I have subscribed and am sharing your video's on fb.......and of course growing fruit and veggies.....thanks to YOU !!! Hugs from Spain.

[@SuzeesOffice]

Great video! Thank you for speaking about all aspects of growing the trees. Very helpful information that I hadn't seen so far in other videos!

[@gracenoel2777]

Thank you so much for this amazing information. I have a lemon tree in a pot and I have been so confused about whether to keep it outside in the winter or not. There is so much conflicting information on you tube. But I could tell by how wonderful and full of fruit your lemon tree is, I knew you were the right person to listen to.

[@phoenix9ty]

Great video. Feel well informed, and you hold my attention the entire time. Best energy and smile!

[@vivambrosiussen2568]

Thankyou Mark. This is the most succinct and clear…making it very achievable, advice on lemon trees I have ever come across. Thankyou again.

[@rebeccatiller8413]

HOP TIP: We were told that all citrus trees LOVE LOVE LOVE iron filings. So we tried it. And it worked wonders! Yes... find a friendly mobile mechanic and ask them to give you the iron filings from when they grind iron motor parts like the rotors, and then simply sprinkle it around the lemon tree and when it rains it fertilizes the ground where the microbes work on the mineral and the tree takes it up. Our tree is abundant in leaves which are a lovely deep green, and masses of fruit which grow into large juicy fruit. We've continued to do this maybe once every two years and the results are amazing. Definitely use compost to feed the tree, and a thick layer of wood chip mulch like in this video, but add your iron filings to it, and your lemon tree will become the best on the block.

[@johnreeves3380]

Great suggestion. Caution, as an Engineer I know machinists use Lubes when they cut, and you don’t want the Petrol Products near your edibles. Iron (Fe) is a micro nutrient that Mark Self Sufficient Me mentions in his wonderful Vids, suggest finding a more Organic friendly Fe amendment source. Iron Roots is commercially available and one possibility. Again, great point on Fe and thank you.

[@rgruenhaus]

I would just get iron nails and stick them in the ground around the tree base!

[@wadek6209]

Im a mechanic and can tell you we don't use any lubes when machining discs

[@debbieexcell5088]

I appreciate the fact that u could show specific samples of the pests and diseases that could affect the plant. I found the video very informative.

[@Seapin1]

I get a few gall wasps here in Melbourne

[@andreavaughn9096]

Godfrey, i love your gardening wisdom! Thanks so much for sharing all!!! Blessings.

[@bgsab7912]

ALWAYS a great introduction and relevant information. I'm still learning lots about lemons, because of you. Nice birds on the background.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Wonderful tips, my friend! Those are a lot of fruits your plants are producing. I am guilty for not mulching much but I will take your advice and start doing that more! I do much a bit with my fallen leaves but not as much as you do. Awesome tips! Keep growing!!

[@Selfsufficientme]

+California Gardening (Organic, Easy Garden Tips) Thanks mate, I'm flattered you with your excellent food garden should enjoy my tips that's very nice of you to say. Cheers :)

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[@pennypiper7382]

So grateful. Thanks👍

[@annamay2288]

Thank you for clearly explaining the steps for mulching/fertilising/ watering! You're such an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and funny dude, thanks for all your help and constant inspiration, from a subscriber of 4 + years now!

[@MrH20baby]

Thanks for this, I live in California and I've got three lemon trees I inherited when I bought my home, I notice the same stress pattern in the leaves. Going to get a trace mineral supplement for them today.

[@Sarah-hz3gy]

Thank you 🙋‍♀️ My Fiancé and I have watched a few of your videos now, they are presented in a way that is easy to understand, informative and inspiring. Thank you again for your time and efforts to bring the information through your trials and errors! Great work 👍

[@davidbrainerd1520]

When I planted what I thought was a lemon (but turned out to maybe be an orange) I fertilized it with expired vitamins dissolved in water (had iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper) and it turned out good. I forgot about the tree for years until it started growing lemons. After a few years though, the lemons seemed to become oranges. A surprise but not a bad one.

[@Selfsufficientme]

A lemon tree turning into an orange is certainly something I have never seen but I guess you had the best of both! Cheers :)

[@kayBTR]

Where are you located? The same thing seems to be happening to my Meyer lemon tree.

[@Selfsufficientme]

I'm in South East Queensland Australia (Caboolture)

[@TheRealSabrinaDeep]

If your lemon tree becomes an orange tree its probably because the root stock was from an orange tree and you have now let it over grow the lemon tree (scion) which is probably now dead. Fruit trees are grafted on to wild root systems so you have to make sure to cut off the sucker that emerge from the original root stock or you end up with sour fruit. The oranges are probably not sweet so just dig it up and replace it.

[@lindadickerson6233]

Thank you very much for your information. I was wondering how to fertilize my lemon tree after applying mulch. Now I know I may put the fertilizer on top of the mulch. This is my first lemon and lime tree and they are doing well. Also when to water more was needed information. These may seem basic to most people but as I said before I am new at this. I was a nurse and worked numerous shifts.I did not have time to garden before. I am now retired and love watching my trees flourish. Again thank you.

[@Tara-C25]

The best explanation ever. I have lemon it is almost 5 years now, but it never flowered. So I will follow your tip. Lets see what happens.

[@anunentitledmotivatedmille7731]

If you planted it from a super market seed it may not bare fruit search up tree grafting

[@brandonhaynes7379]

We have had 2 lemon trees for 8 years (they're about 6 feet tall, in pots) and we started to fertilize them last year with citrus fertilizer and this year was the first time they flowered and tried to produce lemons, we were so happy.

[@cbusenke]

Citrus trees can be real late producers, some varieties don't produce until they're 10 to 15 years old. That's one of the reasons they are often sold grafted on to a fast growing tree trunk. Giving it a good blast of fertilizer at the right times of year( big does right before its due to bloom, smaller dose half way thru the season. Water after you fertilizer and after you trim. Don't stop watering it during the winter and make sure if it's potted, that you'be got it in a big enough pot. Citrus love sun, FULL sun.

[@mamandroid]

How did you performed? :-) any progress?

[@MattTigers]

Are your trees grafted? They won't bear fruit if started from seed, you'll have a host plant for giant swallowtail butterflies though!

[@As-tf2yb]

The best video i can find online. My lemon tree in a pot indoors. Now, in spring did not yet get any leaves. Thanks Sir for sharing tips.

[@ikon8275]

One day I was using a lemon from the grocery store. As I was squeezing the juice seed popped out. Instead of trashing it I just threw it into a cup of soil. Put the cup on under a light. And it actually worked. I have about, a three inch little citrus plant. I'm going to plant it this spring. This channel was a big inspiration.

[@chrisz.9974]

How is the plant doing? I started a seed. But I read they take up to 6 years to bear fruit from seed!

[@nicktaylorsexton1456]

Thank you so much for your info! You’ve been tremendously helpful and for that I’m grateful. You’re a smart and caring person and should be extremely proud of the difference you make and hard work you put in. I really appreciate you’re emphasis on not spraying herbicides and insecticides. Simply by showcasing and stating that the prevention is key through love and care the natural way with compost and mimicking the environment. Truly understating the plant and listening to its communication and spirit. ❤

[@moonkissed3033]

Your video’s are AMAZING and have helped me so much! Thank-You for your knowledge and blessings from Arizona(USA)👏❤️👏❤️👏

[@jennymullins593]

Hi Mark, I reckon anyone suffering from stress should watch your presentations. You're such a pleasure to listen to. A lovely natural tranquilizer...only good side effects!! Just one question: you said you sometimes include some rotting fruit when mulching. Does that raise concern with the villianous fruit fly? I hate the thought of cutting open any fruit & finding a squirming life-form, glaring at me from within!! Gives me the heebie jeebies!!

[@MBMOWING]

Mate that was the most informative video I’ve ever seen on just not lemon trees but for just about every tree. Top vid

[@margaretvanson3601]

I have a lemon that chose its own spot. It rolled as a lemon down the slope from its Meyer parent which is a prolific fruiter. I didn't expect much when it emerged from some weeds but like it's parent, it too produces an abundance. I give both of them lots of sheep shit which I use like a mulch along with pea-straw. I treat my potted Ben Yen in similar fashion along with liquid seaweed feed. I can always find a lemon on the property whenever I need one.

[@valentinasmith9227]

I needed that advice for my overgrown but infertile lemon tree

[@ericgeorge5483]

I live in the UK so the only way to get Lemons here is 1. To go to the Supermarket or 2. By a massive house with an equally huge Greenhouse!!

[@patriotic_salt]

When life gives you lemons Say thanks lemons are expensive

[@InnSewerAnts]

Really? They are quite cheap where I live (Netherlands) and you can't really grow them commercially locally so it's all import in the stores here.

[@cabbageinboots]

Bela Skyx BrO same like £1-£2 per ONE lemone like dudeeee

[@amangupta7303]

@@cabbageinboots 😱😨😱seriously..

[@00Tenrai00]

InnSewerAnts you can in rooftop greenhouses...

[@donnalynch1484]

yeah he took his time i luv dat

[@edselhundangan3283]

Wow! Thanks for these wonderful ideas, I've been planting a lot of Meyer Lemons in my backyard for 3 years already here in the Philippines. This is such a big help. Keep safe always sir!

[@sharks9555]

Thank you I'm new to gardening and I love your videos! You make it so much easier and fun for garden newbies like me

[@charliecollins5721]

Brilliant overview of how to get the old lemon tree thriving. Easy, clear principles to follow. I'm looking forward to getting out there in the weekend. Thanks.

[@Libby-o7e]

Wow, just learned more from this vid than anything I've found in a few years! Thank you.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Libby, I'm glad you found the video helpful! :)

[@kryptonitekittee7665]

Love your comment about treating the pests/disease organically by pruning rather than with chemicals. Great video! Thank you!

[@JKOOLDK]

Hey Mark, would love to see a lot more from the kitchen uses, recipes, fermentation and so on for all of the fresh produce. It would be really exciting to see how you use all of the different exotic and also regular fruits and vegetables and so on in the kitchen. Cheers from Denmark! :)

[@pamtaveira635]

A lot to learn from u friend. I have a lemon plant. I will do. My best .thanx

[@ImranAhmed221]

Love your comprehensive and attractive presentation! Thank you.

[@tomwong3324]

Thank you for your very helpful, straightforward, practical pointers! I definitely feel "I CAN DO THIS TOO!" after watching. Love your enthusiasm and energy in all your excellent videos!

[@janeteholmes]

I mulched my lemon tree and it’s looking much happier.

[@bertiew6771]

I've always been told to give my citrus trees a really good soaking once a week. It allows the water to really reach down to the roots. Also when watering to build a moat around the tree trunk so that the water reaches the roots that grow out.

[@Seapin1]

I also do weekly deep watering especially during the warmer months or if they are drying out because of windy days. I've heard that if the leaves begin to curl then the plant wants a drink & I've found that within a day the leaves look better

[@melselman1249]

Thank you so much for an Australian video suitable for our environment! Great tips and a great video 😉 time to start mulching!

[@michaelcastle9666]

Hey, just watched your how you got started video about how this video turned your content creation career around. I’ve been watching your videos for about a month now since I’ve started my own garden and you have been a ton of help, thank you!

[@mpc13]

Your yard is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@craighawkins4133]

Gidday, we've got a dwarf lemon tree planted in good sized pot with wood chip mulch. I was wondering if I should put some straw from the hooks laying boxes on as mulch. I also wonder about liquid fertilising with my homemade cook poo tea. BEST WISHES COBBER. Craig.

[@eleanorerosanova7538]

Thank you for wonderful tips. My lemon trees are babies in pots grown by myself.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thank you also Eleanore and well done on your lemon trees in pots! Cheers :)

[@KuldipBhanot38]

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[@Nikijo22]

I over mulched the lemon tree to use up extra garden debris and I then I tossed some potatoes in the mulch. They are growing now.

[@mariannemcilrath3767]

Thank you for the 5 tips to make a lemon tree successful. I love making limoncello and it takes so much of lemon rind. Our tree is not doing so well.

[@Selfsufficientme]

I am yet to make limoncello it's something I want to do soon! Thank you! :)

[@Gran-T]

Thank you. I brought mine in after I picked the lemons because it was getting cold. I kept it watered once a week or when dirt was a bit dry. All the leaves fell off. I pruned it and have fertilized it and put it back outside. Our temps are good now here in zone 8. I hope I didn't kill it.

[@sandramiller8735]

Beautiful trees and great advice thanks.

[@jocylynliedeman199]

Excellent! Thku so much..! Loved the instruction. I hv an 8y.o. lemon tree which has flowers for the first time and your tips will help tremendously! I'm so excited..

[@jacquelynnstroup6134]

I brought 15 pots of different types of lime, lemon, key lime, pink lemon, finger lime, Thai lime, and regular lime. This video sure help me to do something better for them to produce fruits. Thanks

[@Selfsufficientme]

Best of luck with all of those varieties - they sound wonderful! :)

[@madelinkoh]

You are very ambitious too .

[@dutyforce233]

Wow someone really loves lemons & limes. Lol

[@kassiscc1]

You are such an amazing teacher!!! Thank you so much! We got a heart shaped citrus tree for our wedding celebration, and I really want to keep it alive and see it flourish over the years of our marriage (challenge accepted in the city of London!)

[@evanevagorou]

i harvested 400 lemons from my one tree tgis year.. still has plenty up there. i think my tree has 2 varieties though

[@Selfsufficientme]

Fantastic well done! :)

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

Evan Evagorou what makes you think the tree has two types?

[@cosmocat23]

Evan Evagorou hi, how long does it take to have lemon??

[@COINsimp2024]

And I'm proud of my one lemon

[@lornahammond2038]

What 2 varieties. R on the tree

[@AB-C1]

Another great video... Don't forget, When life gives you lemons... Make lemonade! There's one for your book mate Not sure if it's too cold here in London England, but might give it a go in spring wait n see

[@amlord4709]

I'm watching this although my lemon tree just started sprouting from seed, gonna need to come back in few more years

[@ajablue651]

Lol...i'm about to start several from all the lemon seeds I've collected in the past few months. Good luck to you in the years to come. 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@amlord4709]

@@ajablue651 Thanks! I also wish you luck!

[@anishsasindran8938]

Fantastic 👌... Your tips for pest control is remarkable...👍

[@SuperLaplander]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Best regards from Stockholm, Sweden.

[@anthonypaynter828]

What a terrific video. Concise, informative, exactly what you need to hear. Now I am going to see if lemons wil grow in the North of England!! Wish me luck..

[@interspeciesfamily8043]

Love my ladybirds for aphid control. Such good videos to understand.

[@dutyforce233]

Hi. Great video as yours always are. I have a lemonade lemon tree that produces bucket loads of lemons almost all year round. It grows so much I have to hard prune it twice a year. All I do is give it chicken poop & water & it's in a sunny sheltered position (Sth Aust). Chicken poop does wonders in my garden! A 10 ft mulberry tree in 2 years! But chickens ate all the apricot leaves & apricots. Not one for me!

[@tammyd.565]

I know im super late but i have 2 questions. Can you fertilize your tree with fruit on it? Also can you transplant your tree to a new pot with fruit on it?

[@danieldawson188]

Thanks for the tips, i will start immediatly with mulching

[@joesmith7427]

don't forget to mention, you will need some bee's to pollinate the tree in order to get fruit. a bee can smell lemons and the flowers from over 2 miles away !! she will be right over for the pollen! she will make a bee line for the tree!! LOL !!

[@Selfsufficientme]

Yep very true! Thanks for the input Todd! Cheers :)

[@rossannaolivarez2420]

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[@matthewparker4101]

the bee would be a 'he'

[@brandyclarke]

Technically Meyer lemons in particular do not need pollinating insects to bear fruit. But I do AGREES with the BEES we have 40 thousand bees across the street in a box and we love them all which is why we are watching this video because we are getting ready to transplant a Meyer lemon tree we live in Florida and we have a huge Citrus Greening problem and we lost our navel orange last year so we are going to try this out and see how it does thank you so much for your input and your advice your videos are great and I will continue to watch stay sufficient my friend!

[@kufujitsu]

Any sort of pollinating insect will do - not just bees. That's why I'm in two minds about pesticides. Fewer insects means less fruit & vegies.

[@eunicejoseph9818]

A big thanks to the farmer , so informative.. am practicing citrus farming in Kenya - East - African region and all what he has explained am going through thus affecting thee produce.

[@msdanascully11]

I keep watching your great videos, and I don't even have a garden .... :-( any tip for growing a lemon tree as pot plant instead ? anyway, thanks so much for these amazing uploads and your down to earth, 'organic' attitude

[@PlatoonGoon]

You can absolutely grow dwarf fruit trees in pots. Don't let space limit you

[@catiezwarren3462]

Ive got lots of violets growing under my Orange tree do you think thats ok

[@Seapin1]

@@catiezwarren3462 perhaps if orange trees have shallow root systems like lemons,, your violets might be competing for water nutrients

[@auroracrane6147]

@@catiezwarren3462 yes it should be fine the violets can at as a natural mulch because of their clumping and spreading growth habits.

[@rexspinley7129]

hi from South Australia I have always applied granulated fertiliser first ,on top of last years mulch,because I understood there is a loss of ingredients from the fertiliser to the air,if it is not covered .Will try it as your tip later this year. thanks rex

[@gigifaith1161]

is lemon tree stay last in a humid temp...trying to plant in the province of batangas lipa city philippines:-)

[@laceysnursery5080]

Yes they will be OK

[@mariaolivieri1633]

I wish you do a video on how to prune. I found a huge one in a property we bought and it looks crazy. Great video, thanks!

[@silentserge89]

3:53 The horse is gazing into my soul~ LOL

[@KELimagination]

Thank you! Lemon has so many health benefits. I'm planning to plant a lemon tree in our garden.

[@mumbaibalconygardenerhobbies]

Wow just amazing . Thank you for a wonderful video👍👍

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thank you :)

[@eddiem7874]

Mumbai Balcony Gardener | Avid Life Observer great advice!

[@mayraperez3626]

the best pesticide is in 1 liter of water put 1 glas of milk and 1 teaspoon of oil and 3 drops of down soap!! mixed and spread!! 1 time a week and when the tree is clean ✋!! thank yoy for the video! ❤

[@johnhickey6586]

That's great help. I'm growing a lemon tree from seed

[@bernikeadiwidjaja4367]

How is the tree now?

[@eugenem.9428]

Regarding pests and diseases, good pruning practice also helps stay on top of things.

[@fattymoko]

Hi, my Meyer lemon tree used to look exactly like yours. Slowly over the years the yield became less and less until for about 4 years now, we've had nothing. My gardeners were asked to cut back the tree which was about as big as yours and they chopped off all of the sides but left the center tall and thin. The said it would help grow more lemons. Well after 2 years, the tree is full of leaves, beautiful if it were an ornamental but no lemons. Can you suggest anything? I live in Hawaii and we typically don't do anything to our avocado, oranges, bananas, etc. but I miss our full, prolific lemon tree. What are we doing wrong? The tree looks young, green and the center trunk is maybe 8 inches around. Thanks for any help you could give us.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Yes that is very unusual... Maybe try a fertiliser high in Phosphorous it could help stimulate flowering. I would definitely give the tree a good dose of general trace elements and go easy on fertiliser high in nitrogen because too much nitrogen can make a big green leafy tree without fruit. All the best! :)

[@susanlopez3676]

Maybe you don't have any bees? A great many people who aren't getting fruit any longer have killed off all of the bees.

[@sylviachadwick6471]

Great explanation, thankyou for all the information just bought my first lemon tree so look forward to watch it grow.