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If you plant a tree this way in a pot on your terrace, you will get delicious fruits like from a garden
Citrus lovers in Serbia can now have a lemon tree full of fruit even on their balcony, thanks to a simple air layering technique
TL;DR
- A simple air layering technique allows for growing fruitful lemon trees on balconies in Serbia.
- This method yields genetically identical plants that bear fruit earlier than seed-grown ones.
- The process involves selecting a healthy branch, removing a ring of bark, wrapping it with moist moss and substrate, and planting it once roots develop.
- Successful cultivation requires a spacious pot (at least 50cm diameter) with excellent drainage, a light and fertile soil mix, and at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Proper feeding with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium-rich fertilizers during spring and summer is crucial.
- Daily, moderate watering is recommended in summer, with yellowing leaves indicating excess water and dry leaves signifying thirst.