The juicy fruits of the lemon tree taste extremely sour due to the high vitamin C content. Anyone who has ever bitten into a hearty lemon knows how the oral mucous membranes initially contract due to the acid. The lemon itself also likes it slightly sour, at least with regard to the soil it prefers.
Ensure proper drainage
In every garden center you can get special citrus soil that is precisely tailored to the needs of lemons and oranges. Of course you can also mix the soil yourself. For this you need peat, humus-rich garden soil and mature compost. The various components are thoroughly mixed together in a ratio of 1:1:1. You should also add expanded clay (€19.73) to the substrate for better drainage. These beads ensure that no waterlogging forms in the substrate, but that sufficient water can be stored. For this reason, a layer of pebbles on the bottom of the pot is also advisable.
tips and tricks
Repot your lemon tree regularly and renew the soil at the same time. In this way, your tree can grow well and also produce many blossoms and perhaps fruit as well.