Hello! My name is Bethany and I grow things in my rooftop container garden in Chicago, zone 6a. I am by no means an expert, just someone who enjoys sharing my garden journey.
Here are my tips for overwintering a lemon tree:
– Plan to move it indoors once nighttime temperatures are in the 40 degrees F
– Move the lemon tree to a shadier spot before moving it inside permanently
– Check for bugs before moving inside and regularly throughout the winter
– Don’t fertilize and reduce watering to when the soil is dry up to your knuckle
– Place the lemon tree in front of the sunniest window or a grow light
– Provide extra humidity and air circulation
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11 Comments
Hello, Bethany! It was interesting to hear about your lemon tree. I find your style very professional yet very pleasant – – a very nice mix!
How do you avoid overwatering it if you are blasting it with water every morning?
Very timely and informative video, thank you!! We live in east central Iowa, and just acquired a lemon tree over the summer, so need all the tips and tricks we can get. š What fertilizer do you use and/or recommend?
Is that an improved Myers lemon tree?
Have you ever grown edible flowers? My wife and I really want to try them. Cool lemon tree!
A very good video. Not only I got tips on taking care of lemon trees in the winter but also you gave me ideas on how deal with avoiding bugs into the house. I have afew plants outside that I will bring inside for the winter. Thank you.ššš
Excellent tips š
Good luck with your gardening, your a swell lady
I have a south facing window in my bathroom. Do you think I could get away with putting it in there?
You only get 2 š all year,is not bad actually is better than nothing.even me I don't get that because my lemons too small
I enjoyed your video. I know people think Iām nuts trying a lemon tree in Chicago but it makes me happy. Iām looking forward to my first 2 lemons š.