Lemon Growing Methods: You Must Never Cut Corners on Bagging

Lemon is one of the fruits many friends love to eat; its sour taste stimulates the palate, and we can also see lemons in many weight-loss meals. Lemon can also be called ningmeng or yimuguo, and so on; all these names mean the same thing. Now, because there are more and more ways to eat lemons, purchases are also rising steadily. So what are the lemon growing methods?

Lemon Growing Methods

1. Orchard Establishment

1.1 Establishing an Orchard on Flat Land

The first step in growing lemons is certainly to establish a lemon orchard. You can choose to use paddy fields to build the orchard. After the soil has been sun-bleached white the following year, you can set the planting points according to the row spacing already decided for planting. As for mound height and diameter, you need to choose these according to the number you are planting.

1.2 Establishing an Orchard on Sloping Land

For establishing an orchard on sloping land, you can use the method of building terraces. Contour terraces should be implemented according to the specific slope. If you encounter land with a very deep soil layer structure, you can assess the terrain structure before making a decision.

2. Planting

The planting density of lemons is very important. A spacing of 3 m × 4 m, with 55 plants per mu, is suitable. The planting time is generally chosen in spring and autumn; you can plant in different seasons according to your own situation. After planting is completed, remember to fertilize, mainly with organic fertilizer and superphosphate. Mix these fertilizers with the soil and make the planting mound well. After placing the lemon seedlings, remember to firm the soil so that the roots have less contact with the air. This is better for subsequent nutrient supply. Finally, remember to cover with rice straw to keep warm. After planting is completed, it basically takes about fifteen days to survive. During these fifteen days, you can water more, but remember not to apply additional fertilizer again. If you have time every day, go to the orchard more often to check the planting situation and keep the soil moist.

3. Pruning

Lemon trees can be pruned in all four seasons of the year, with no special rule, but it is recommended that winter and spring are the most suitable times to focus on. Prune branches according to the growth changes of each lemon tree. Take good care of the trunk and branches and leaves, and promptly remove dead branches and dry leaves to avoid the negative effect of excessive vegetative growth.

4. Bagging

For lemon bagging work, you need to choose suitable paper bags. Special lemon paper bags are now available on the market, generally with a double-layer structure that is black inside and yellow outside. Remember one principle for bagging: choose lemon fruits with an excellent appearance and no pests or diseases to bag. July in summer each year is the most suitable time for bagging.

5. Harvesting

Lemons need to be harvested after they are ripe. You can judge whether they are ripe by the change in color. They can only be harvested when the fruit color changes from dark green to light green, or even slightly pale green. The finishing work after harvesting should not be neglected either. You need to prune and care for the trees well, and do not pull branches or fruit. During transport, also be careful to handle them gently and set them down gently to avoid bruising the lemons.

That is all for today's introduction to lemon growing. The prospects for growing lemons are still very good. Friends who are interested can learn more before making a decision.