How Do You Plant And Grow A Meyer Lemon Tree In A Container?
Like most citrus trees, it is very easy to grow a Meyer lemon tree in a container. The Meyer lemon is commonly known as the Valley lemon in Texas, due to the fact that it is the most common variety of lemon tree grown in Texas. Citrus groves are common in Texas, and Meyer lemon trees are especially tolerant of the state’s extreme temperatures. Make sure your container is clean. If the container has been used to grow other plants before, wash the container thoroughly with mild soap and water. This will ensure that your Meyer lemon tree will not contract any disease that another plant may have been harboring. Pour soil into the container until it is half full. Use your hand to create a small indention in the potting soil, and set the Meyer lemon tree’s root ball into it. This will help ensure that the tree will remain upright and erect when you pour the rest of the potting soil in. Place the Meyer lemon tree into your container, setting the root ball into the well you created for it. Use
