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Lemon tree, very pretty... By Marion Owen, Fearless Weeder
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FEATURE ARTICLE: Who is Marion Owen? Search Marion's articles, tips and recipes
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One time, I noticed a tiny, green shoot emerging from one of the seeds. It had sprouted. Question is, if you plant the seed, will produce fruit someday? Here's the deal: As long as the seed is not damaged, and it didn't dry out while you were doing the dishes, the odds are good that it will produce a plant. The plant will have oval, shiny green leaves, fragrant winter flowers, and a better chance at usable fruit than sweet citrus like oranges, which need hot summers to develop sugars and seldom bear fruit in confinement (potted, indoors).
According to Leslie Land, garden writer for the New York Times, if you're serious about citrus, consider trees that are sold for growing in containers because they are generally dwarf varieties, like the Meyer lemon, or grafted onto dwarfing rootstock. Meyer lemons are hardier than other lemons and more generous about fruiting. During warm summer periods, you can set them outside for a dose of the real stuff. According to Raintree Nursery, they produce medium size juicy lemons. And here's an added bonus: The waxy white blossoms are lovely and fragrant. Tips for growing your indoor lemon tree
P.S. What is YOUR favorite recipe for Caeser salad dressing? I'd love to see it. Send me an email to mygarden@alaska.net. |
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