PLANTING LEMON TREES FROM SEEDLING
PLANTING LEMON TREES Planting Select seeds from healthy mother trees for rootstocks Hot water treat seeds at 50° C for 10 minutes Seeds perform better when planted soon after they are extracted Sow seeds in seedbeds or polybags (18×23 cm). Seeds germinate in 2 to 3 weeks Water the seeds regularly, preferably twice a day until they germinate Seedlings are normally ready for budding when reaching pencil thickness or 6 to 8 months after germination. T-budding is the most common method. Do budding during warm months. Avoid budding during cold periods and during dry conditions Budded plants are ready for transplanting 4 to 6 months after budding Alternatively, obtain budded plants from a registered fruit nursery. These budded plants should be ready for transplanting in the field. Transplanting in the field Transplant in the field at onset of rains. Clear the field and dig planting holes 60 x 60 x 60 cm well before...
