posted 8 years ago
I agree with Casie. Citrus are nitrogen pigs. They like a good shot of N regularly, and nothing does that more effectively than urine.
However, with all the N they'll put out a flush of new growth and that makes them a target for leaf miners, aphids and other pests. So finding that sweet spot (enough, but not too much) is important.
They don't like to be sprayed with water, so if you've got a sprinkler that is hitting it directly, move it. Don't give it too much water -- don't water it daily. Once its established (after a year or two), water it deeply once or twice a week (if you've got good draining soil) and then let it dry out between waterings.
Lemons are tougher than most citrus, (with the exception of Meyer lemons, which can be finicky until established). Once your lemon is established, they tend to be prolific and very hearty. I almost completely ignore my tree now, with the exception of occasionally taking a pee around it, and hacking off the long 8 to 10 foot branches that shoot straight up every spring. Once established, you get 500 lemons a year --- more than you can ever use.
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