When to put lemon tree out?
The general guideline for relocating the lemon tree after winter is the end of the ice saints, a period that can be found in the calendar around mid to late May. Since, however, most lemons already from the beginning of October put in hibernation this period of low vegetation is simply too long with an average of eight months - in the short remaining time the tree has little chance of producing flowers or even fruit to train. That is why you should put the lemon out on the first warm days - in March - during the day and by the hour. However, on such a day it should be sunny and warm - Frost is taboo for lemons.
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Keep an eye on temperature and weather
On such sunny days in March and April, however, you should definitely keep an eye on the temperatures and the weather, after all, these can quickly turn uncomfortable so early in the year. In addition, you should only put the lemon out for hours to soak up the sun and make sure you bring it back in before it gets cold and dark again with the dawn of the late afternoon.
Slowly accustom lemon tree to the sun
True are Lemons are real sun worshipers, but have to slowly get used to the strengthening sun after the long summer break. Otherwise it can lead to burns of the leaves, which the Weaken the plant unnecessarily. Get the tree used to the sun by initially only placing it for a few hours and above all not in the blazing midday sun. If the weather permits, the periods can be gradually extended. Only when night frosts and other cold spells are no longer to be expected can the lemon tree go completely outside.
When to bring in lemon tree
At the end of the growing season, you should just as carefully prepare your lemon tree for the winter break by gradually reduce the pouring quantities and the plant for the last time in September at the latest fertilize. With the last warm days in October, the lemon should finally be brought to its winter quarters. From now on it only needs to be watered infrequently, initially watering every two to three weeks during the winter break and then about every four weeks. How often you really have to water, however, depends individually on the needs of your plant.
Tips & Tricks
Basically, a bit of cold does not harm the tree - as long as there is no frost - but unfavorable and too long winter storage does.
