Lemon Tree ‘Verna’ – Seeds (Citrus limon)

Description:
Grow your own fresh citrus at home with Lemon Tree ‘Verna’ (Citrus limon). This Mediterranean variety produces juicy, aromatic lemons with a smooth, bright yellow peel. Hardy and productive, ‘Verna’ is ideal for patios, large containers, and garden beds. Perfect for fresh juice, cooking, or garnishing, it’s a rewarding addition to any home garden. Easy to grow from seed, it develops into a compact, bushy tree with fragrant white blossoms.

Key Features

• Produces aromatic, juicy lemons with smooth yellow skin

• Hardy, productive Mediterranean variety

• Compact growth, suitable for containers and gardens

• Attractive fragrant white flowers

• Can be grown from seed with patience

Ideal For

• Patio containers and balcony planters

• Home citrus gardens and edible landscapes

• Fresh juice, cooking, and garnishing

• Ornamental garden display

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: After frost or grow in pots

• Germination: 21–28 days at 20–25°C

• Height: 150–200 cm (can be pruned)

• Spacing: 60–80 cm apart in garden beds

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic

Care Tips

• Water regularly, especially during dry periods

• Fertilize monthly with a citrus or balanced fertilizer

• Protect from frost and cold winds

• Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth