Would you like to have a cup of delicious tea with freshly picked lemon or lime? To do this, you don’t need to go shopping every morning or move to warm countries. It’s enough to grow a citrus tree just on your windowsill. If you think it’s impossible you are wrong. The sweet-smelling blossoms of the citrus trees can please you and your family members all-year-round. The tasty fruit isn’t compatible with a store-bought one.

The first thing you should do is to decide what type of citruses you are going to grow. The best variants are kumquat, kaffir lime, Meyer lemon, and satsuma. These fruit don’t need the ideal conditions to be grown. Everyone who has ever tried to grow lemon or lime in the pot knows about Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree. It’s one of the most popular variants. The reasons are simple. The plant is not afraid of cold, heat, and insects. It means it can survive in almost any conditions. The Lisbon Lemon Tree is a perfect option for you if you want to get larger crops. You appreciate its intensive taste and odor. When choosing an appropriate plant, you should pay attention to its age. 3-4 years old trees are the best variant because they are able to produce fruit.

As soon as you decide what kind of citrus trees you are going to grow, it’s high time to pick up the proper container. A lot of plants die because of the wrong pot. It can be neither too big nor too small.  You can use at least 28 inches model. One of the key elements of successful lemon growing is enough room for roots. The container should be non-porous and well-drained. At least 3 drain holes are a must. You can buy ceramic, clay, plastic or wooden pots. The last one is a perfect variant if you are planning to leave the plant outside.

The next thing to consider is the quality of the soil. You can’t just fill the pot with the soil from your backyard. You may visit the supermarket and select a suitable potting mix. You have to pay attention to its pH level. The best indicators are between 5.5 and 6.5. It’s possible to raise the pH level by adding lime or lower it by adding sulfur. A good mixture consists of bark, peat, sand, and perlite. The potting mix should be changed every 3-5 years. As for the fertilizers, you have to add them during the spring and summer months.

When it comes to growing plants, one of the crucial criteria is watering. You have to water it several times a week. A moisture meter is a helpful tool which helps you to control the watering needs of the tree. It’s a cool idea to use rainwater. 50% humidity is the best conditions for fruit.

One of the main requirements of growing citrus is at least 8 sunny hours per day. The wind isn’t desirable for the plant. The temperature below 30 degrees is considered to be malicious.

In conclusion, it should be noticed that it’s possible to grow any plant you want. You should make efforts and not give up. It’s true not only about citrus, by the way.