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Lemon

advanced difficulty · hardiness zones 9–11

Methods
traditional
Planting window
March–April
Greenhouse
Recommended
Compact variant
Not noted

Production planning estimate

Plan around lb per mature tree per year

A starting estimate is 100 lb per mature tree per year. That means one tree is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.

Space guideline

100 sq ft per tree

Starting plan

— trees

Planning note: More cold-tolerant than most citrus and one of the best choices for container growing that comes indoors for winter.