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Where to keep citrus trees (lime) at this time of year?

SuperheroSuperhero Posts: 53
in Fruit & veg

Hi there,

I've just treated myself to a little lime tree (tahiti) and am now wondering where I can put it. I haven't got a greenhouse or conservatory but have the following to choose from:

-A warm, sunny window sill in the kitchen

-A spot *near* the window in the office (less bright and probably less warm than the kitchen as it doesn't get direct sunlight, as it is north facing)

-bathroom window sill (same as kitchen but with added humidity)

-garage in front of the window (quite bright but no direct sunlight)

My initial thought was I'd keep it in the garage now to "acclimatise" but after reading up on it it would appear that limes like it really quite warm, so I think I'd be better off bringing it indoors. Also the garage isn't insulated (the door is a joke) so can get quite cold still.

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  • Mel MMel M Posts: 347

    Keep it warm, moist and with a fair amount of light. Do not put it outside untill it is warm and sunny, and then in a sheltered place. Bring it inside during the winter when you then cut back on the watering. That is what I do with my home grown Orange and Satsuma, giving them a half dose of liquid feed twice during the Summer.

  • RedwingRedwing Posts: 1,511

    I keep mine inside for the winter in front of a large SE facing window.  Give it as much light as you can, which is more important than heat, although it should not freeze.

    Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
  • SuperheroSuperhero Posts: 53

    I think lemons are a lot hardier than limes. I want to get a lemon too, so that could maybe stay in the garage, although our garage is really drafty... I guess we will see if the red banana survived this winter there!

  • SuperheroSuperhero Posts: 53
    For the citrus I picked up a citrus feed but heard lawn feed would work to?
  • RedwingRedwing Posts: 1,511

    MD recommends seaweed as a fertiliser.

    Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
  • SuperheroSuperhero Posts: 53
    Yeah the citrus feed was only 2.99 in my local shop. I still have to get citrus compost or could I make some up myself?



    Regarding the seaweed, saw that as well today and was wondering whether it wouldn't make dm the soil salty or something? Could I harvest my own and rinse it? (i live by the sea)
  • Aster2Aster2 Posts: 629

    ayn280, there's summer and winter citrus feed. If I recall correctly, you should start using summer feed around the time the clocks change.

  • Aster2Aster2 Posts: 629

    There is specific summer citrus feed and winter citrus feed. I don't know about the nutrients' contents, but if you search for "summer and winter citrus feed", you'll get links to products.

    I have near zero experience in this, but I'd imagine one has to be very careful not to overfeed seedlings.

  • SuperheroSuperhero Posts: 53

    I've got the citrus feed that comes as a powder in a tub. the nursery only had that one. I think the brand is vertex or sth. That doesn't say whether its summer or winter but I think it says on the tub to feed in summer, so I guess they don't need to get fed in winter if they for dormant. But then again, if we overwinter them indoors where it's warm, how "dormant" do they get?

     

    edit: my feed is from Vitax and says summer on the tub 

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