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Rough Lemon Seeds – Citrus Tree for Planting

Rough Lemon Seeds – Citrus Tree for Planting

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in clean water for 8–12 hours

Plant seeds ¼–½ inch deep in well-draining soil

Place in a warm, bright spot with indirect sunlight

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Ensure good air circulation for healthy germination

How to Grow


Provide 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily

Water moderately and allow topsoil to dry slightly

Fertilize monthly with citrus-friendly feed

Prune to maintain shape and airflow

Protect from frost and extreme cold

Tips

Use sandy loam soil with proper drainage

Start indoors in cooler climates

Repot to larger containers as plants grow

Check regularly for pests and manage early

Mulch to retain moisture in hot climates

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Evergreen

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Tangy

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Rough Lemon Seeds – Citrus Tree for Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Evergreen

Rough Lemon (Citrus × jambhiri) is a hardy citrus hybrid valued for vigorous growth, strong disease tolerance, and use as orchard rootstock as well as home garden planting. The fruits have a rough, textured peel and bold citrus flavour. †

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Medium

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

8–15+ ft

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

9–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

8–12 ft

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.6–1.2 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000155969

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Rough Lemon called a textured-peel citrus?

Its fruits have a rough, textured peel, which distinguishes the fruit from smoother-skinned lemon types.

Can Rough Lemon be grown from seed in a container?

Yes. Repot into larger containers as the plant grows. Containers should have good drainage and enough room for root development.

Why is Rough Lemon used as citrus rootstock?

Rough Lemon is described as a citrus hybrid commonly used as orchard rootstock because of its vigorous growth and useful characteristics for citrus cultivation.

Is Rough Lemon suitable for sandy loam soil?

Yes. Sandy loam with good drainage is suitable and helps prevent excessive moisture around the roots.

How tall can Rough Lemon plants become?

The listed height is around 8–15+ feet. Mature size depends on climate, soil, container conditions, and pruning.

Can Rough Lemon tolerate cold weather?

Protect it from frost and extreme cold. Cooler climates may benefit from starting plants indoors or using containers for easier protection.