Growing trees
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Jeanie C
Needing advice on growing a lemon tree in South Central Alabama. I read to take a lemon seed, pop in mouth and suck off the sheathing, plant in moist potting soil, cover with saran wrap. The seed has already sprouted and is growing. Never had a lemon tree before. I really want this baby to produce fruit. How long does a tree have to mature before producing fruit. Thank you for any advice you are will to share.
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Your seed may well grow into a tree that produces fruit, Jeanie, but it's a process that can, according to the University of Florida, take eight to 15 years, and it can take several years after a citrus tree starts producing fruit for that fruit to be of good flavor. You'll have a much shorter wait if you try growing a Key lime from a seed. You'll find interesting reading on the subject here: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/HS/HS11600.pdf
Douglas Hunt
on Jun 24, 2013
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Thank you Douglas. I need all the help I can get. Will take time to read the article. Thank you again and have a delicious day.
Jeanie C
on Jun 30, 2013
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