04.05.2024

How to grow and propagate Siberian lemons. the Siberian lemon begins to bear fruit only at around 7 years of age. it grows slowly at first, then very quickly and can grow up to 5 m in height. its origin is China, and it got its name because it can withstand low temperatures. unlike the Mediterranean lemon, it is deciduous. it blooms in April, and the flowers have a very strong aroma. there are a lot of thorns that make pruning difficult. it is pruned in the spring and the top shortened if necessary. the fruits ripen in October and fall from the tree when fully ripe. reacts favorably to manure. the fruits are round and have very fine hairs on the skin,. the taste is sourbitter. they are full of seeds and suitable for making lemonade, and with the addition of a few drops of juice, the tea gets a special taste.

homemade jams can also be made. the fruits are also used in folk medicine. leaves appear after flowering and have a distinctive shape. in autumn, the seeds are removed from the fruits, cleaned and dried well. in February or March, they are sown in pots filled with a mixture of sand and peat. constant watering is required. germinates very quickly, usually in 1015 days. when they grow up a little, the young stems are transplanted into separate pots,. they can be planted in a permanent place the same autumn. Siberian lemon is not grafted. represents a good base for grafting Mediterranean lemon. thanks for watching the video. share it with your friends