5 Tips How to Grow a Ton of Lemons on One Tree

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  • If you would like to know how to get a massive harvest of lemons from the one tree then this is the video to watch! I give my 5 top tips on how to increase lemon production.
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  • @Selfsufficientme
    @Selfsufficientme  7 років тому +514

    Thank you, everyone, for your likes and generous feedback on this video. Cheers :)

    • @priyaburli6380
      @priyaburli6380 7 років тому +6

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    • @sandylane4071
      @sandylane4071 6 років тому +16

      Mark, I have one tip for you and those who follow self sufficient me. At the very commencement of growing a tree in its infancy stage or transplanting a lemon tree, place in the hole a reasonable large amount of 'rusted nails'. In the moist ground/soil this will continue the action of oxidization. It is this part of physics that will supply the necessary boost and give you 2 ton of lemons. Very old greek recipe thousands of years old. Good Growing.

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      @azizullahkhanofficial7876 6 років тому

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      @margiedavis9307 6 років тому

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  • @janettelee9759
    @janettelee9759 7 років тому +465

    He took his time and explained everything so well. I like that. I also appreciate his reluctance in the indiscriminate use of pesticides. Very wise counsel.

  • @theedecipherer6629
    @theedecipherer6629 4 роки тому +260

    Day 30 of quarantine I’m binge watching an Australian garden channel

    • @bradsmith9867
      @bradsmith9867 4 роки тому +8

      Right there with you lol In 8 weeks this man has become a BFF lol

    • @GAMRMNTS2
      @GAMRMNTS2 4 роки тому +1

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    • @juneshannon8074
      @juneshannon8074 4 роки тому +4

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    • @kieferelio
      @kieferelio 3 роки тому +1

      Me too! Day 78 haha

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      @AbdulMajid-vt8mj 3 роки тому +2

      Knowledge worth acquiring

  • @andrewthomas3930
    @andrewthomas3930 3 роки тому +127

    Mark, its been 5 years since you made this, can you do an update on how your lemon trees are doing now. Also what variety are they..?

  • @lucasgrowsbestyt
    @lucasgrowsbestyt 5 років тому +76

    How to Grow a Massive UA-cam Audience! You succeeded mate, and well deserved too. You are a true winner Mark!

  • @mariettatoscano-chaky7263
    @mariettatoscano-chaky7263 6 років тому +33

    Because of your video, I now have a beautiful bunch of lemons (and tangerines) coming in this year. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I also followed your advice on pruning a peach tree and I will have a beautiful harvest this year. You are my go-to master gardener. Everything you have advised has worked . Now on to the carrots and cucumbers!

  • @deborahfox5401
    @deborahfox5401 3 місяці тому +2

    I’ve been using used coffee grounds mixed with crushed chicken egg shells that I’ve cooked briefly in the oven as fertilizer for my lemon tree.
    Since I started fertilizing with this combination, my lemon tree has been growing like a weed.

    • @eunicejoseph9818
      @eunicejoseph9818 2 місяці тому

      @Deborah,, kindly help me over with the process... organic is the way to go. Am a kenyan citrus farmer .

  • @lbixmas13
    @lbixmas13 5 років тому +12

    Thank you! There are simply not enough videos available on how to produce healthy citrus. I'm a Florida girl who grew up surrounded by orange groves and want to recreate that environment for my own family. Your five tips make perfect sense and best of all, you have that glorious lemon tree in the video as living proof for all to see. Well done.

  • @finalfantasy3808
    @finalfantasy3808 2 роки тому +32

    My tree grows way more lemons than the tree in this video 🍋 I don't mulch, though I have tried it before. The roots are shallow, and some are exposed because they need to breathe.
    I'll tell you what I did. Three years ago, when my family and I were living in a different state (military), we rented our home to tenants. By the time we moved into our home, the tree looked like it was dying. The leaves and branches had fungus that looked like powdery black soot. This was because it was infested by aphids. Aphids are tiny green bugs that produce a clear sticky substance called "honeydew" and fungus feed on it. When Fungus mold covers the leaves, it doesn't allow light to come in, stopping photosynthesis, and that's why the tree was dying. The fungus mold had taken over the tree.
    So I got loppers, pulled up my sleeves and went to work to bring this mature lemon tree back to life. I pruned it until there was nothing but bare branches left, after that I got a sponge with water and scrubbed all the black fungus off all the branches. I put in "Vigoro Citrus and Avocado" fertilizer on the roots, all around the water line (where the roots would end) under a thin layer of top soil dirt, covered it with mulch because there were no leaves to protect the roots from the sun, watered the tree every other day in 80-90 degree weather, and once a week during 50-60 (F) degree weather. After 6 months it started to sprout smaller branches, then leaves, then small flowers and after one year the fruit came back huge and in abundance. The aphids tried to come back with the fungus, so I sprayed NEEM OIL (in the evening, not in the sun) on all the leaves to kill them without hurting the tree and now they stay away. Everyone who tastes the fruit of this tree says they are so juicy and they stay fresh for quite a while compared to store bought lemons that rot soon after. I live in California by the way. This tree has so many lemons I worry that the weight is too much for the branches or that they'll go to waste, and this is after my neighbors take home bags full of them.

    • @hoxiefam6731
      @hoxiefam6731 2 роки тому +4

      Excellent care of a neglected tree!

    • @colinmuhammad4021
      @colinmuhammad4021 Рік тому +1

      Get info, any tips on growing lemon trees from seedlings.

    • @LadyVoldemort
      @LadyVoldemort Рік тому +2

      This works for lime trees, too. I once brought an almost dead old lime tree in my parent's house back to life only by pruning the branches, fertilizing, and watering them alone. (Lucky it didn't have pests). I got buckets of fruit by the next year and make some money by selling them, LoL. I live in Sumatra Island, Indonesia.
      This was around 2010. My parents had sold that house in 2015, and that tree is still there (but unfortunately the poor fellow seems miserable again now 😢). I will not wonder if the new owner will chop it down sooner or later.

    • @annettesmith949
      @annettesmith949 Рік тому +5

      Did you really!? You actually stated in your comments you mulched, "...covered it with mulch..." and prior you stated, "I don't mulch...). Which is it? Confusing really, don't you think?

    • @darz_k.
      @darz_k. Рік тому

      @@annettesmith949 ..I caught that too!

  • @CaliforniaGardening
    @CaliforniaGardening 8 років тому +70

    Wonderful tips, my friend! Those are a lot of fruits your plants are producing. I am guilty for not mulching much but I will take your advice and start doing that more! I do much a bit with my fallen leaves but not as much as you do. Awesome tips! Keep growing!!

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  8 років тому +5

      +California Gardening (Organic, Easy Garden Tips) Thanks mate, I'm flattered you with your excellent food garden should enjoy my tips that's very nice of you to say. Cheers :)

    • @coldtinna
      @coldtinna 7 років тому

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    • @pennypiper7382
      @pennypiper7382 2 роки тому +1

      So grateful. Thanks👍

  • @danielle7061
    @danielle7061 4 роки тому +8

    I love how you protect, provide, and love. You take your plants in as a part of yourself. You consider all angles and lead with heart and common sense. If everyone did what you do there would be no more wars. I think you are doing a lot more than you realize.

  • @nanettew4398
    @nanettew4398 3 роки тому +12

    I just watched this video again, after four years, and so enjoyed these practical and sensible tips. Since I saw it first time I applied your advice not only on my Eureka lemon tree, but also on my Calamondin container tree, my lime tree, and the Cape lemon, which has a rough thick skinned fruit, with great results. I live in the Overberg, a part of the Western Cape in South Africa. The lemons have become a part of my daily diet, I make lemon cordials and marmalade, and start the day with a hot lemon-ginger-turmeric drink. Thanks for all your enthusiasm over the years and I hope you and your family stay healthy and happy!

  • @Kaliaunna
    @Kaliaunna 6 років тому +37

    Oh my goodness, now I really, really want to grow a lemon tree! They're just lovely and very much my cup of tea :)

    • @AA-vr8ve
      @AA-vr8ve 2 роки тому +1

      They're pretty good in tea too ;D

  • @dxunja
    @dxunja 5 років тому +24

    I'm a newbie when it comes to growing any and everything. But after watching two videos from Self Sufficient Me, I was revived with confidence to garden once again. He shares tips that are tried and true, explains thoroughly; And the winner for me is that he isn't relying on pesticides. His garden is a testiment of wisdom and passion. All I can see is how healthy his crops are...how fertile he's made his land.

  • @thedelegate8727
    @thedelegate8727 Рік тому +3

    Always good to rewatch your videos, including this one about the lemon tree because your 5 tips helped me bring back a lemon tree when I bought the house from the previous owner. That same tree three years later now keeps rewarding so many people when I give away all the lemons. Thanks

  • @patriotic_salt
    @patriotic_salt 5 років тому +473

    When life gives you lemons
    Say thanks lemons are expensive

    • @InnSewerAnts
      @InnSewerAnts 5 років тому +8

      Really? They are quite cheap where I live (Netherlands) and you can't really grow them commercially locally so it's all import in the stores here.

    • @cabbageinboots
      @cabbageinboots 4 роки тому +4

      Bela Skyx BrO same like £1-£2 per ONE lemone like dudeeee

    • @amangupta7303
      @amangupta7303 4 роки тому +1

      @@cabbageinboots 😱😨😱seriously..

    • @00Tenrai00
      @00Tenrai00 4 роки тому

      InnSewerAnts you can in rooftop greenhouses...

    • @donnalynch1484
      @donnalynch1484 4 роки тому +1

      yeah he took his time i luv dat

  • @exhilaratelife
    @exhilaratelife 6 років тому +13

    I loved the eco friendly and sustainable care approach for Lemon growing.Thanks buddy

  • @andreavaughn9096
    @andreavaughn9096 5 років тому +6

    Godfrey, i love your gardening wisdom! Thanks so much for sharing all!!! Blessings.

  • @VK-qo1gm
    @VK-qo1gm 4 роки тому +2

    Purchased a lemon & lime tree yesterday, before planting today I jumped onto your channel (as usual) to get the right info, everything is so easy to follow ,Ty from Central West NSW

  • @nicktaylorsexton1456
    @nicktaylorsexton1456 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for your info! You’ve been tremendously helpful and for that I’m grateful. You’re a smart and caring person and should be extremely proud of the difference you make and hard work you put in. I really appreciate you’re emphasis on not spraying herbicides and insecticides. Simply by showcasing and stating that the prevention is key through love and care the natural way with compost and mimicking the environment. Truly understating the plant and listening to its communication and spirit. ❤

  • @phoenix9ty
    @phoenix9ty 5 років тому +9

    Great video. Feel well informed, and you hold my attention the entire time. Best energy and smile!

  • @SuzeesOffice
    @SuzeesOffice 7 років тому +7

    Great video! Thank you for speaking about all aspects of growing the trees. Very helpful information that I hadn't seen so far in other videos!

  • @lisalong9140
    @lisalong9140 Рік тому +1

    I'm only two years into growing food and came to you when searching info on asparagus. I now know I will follow you ALWAYS from hereon. Love your delivery style of so much information. Thank you for sharing and in the way you share!

  • @Sarah-hz3gy
    @Sarah-hz3gy 2 роки тому

    Thank you 🙋‍♀️ My Fiancé and I have watched a few of your videos now, they are presented in a way that is easy to understand, informative and inspiring. Thank you again for your time and efforts to bring the information through your trials and errors! Great work 👍

  • @brissygirl4997
    @brissygirl4997 6 років тому +9

    This is really informative. I have two citrus trees near my back door that were planted by a previous tenant. Last year the lemon tree seemed to fruit really well despite being thoroughly neglected and only getting water when it rained. This year however because we've had hardly any rain I was lucky to get 2 lemons from the tree. The tree next to it which I believe is some type of kumquat fruited for the first time since I've been living here.
    I think in order to get a better fruit crop next year I will mulch both trees and give them some water once or twice a week in the early morning or early evening since Queensland summers can be quite brutal with the heat.

  • @moonkissed3033
    @moonkissed3033 5 років тому +15

    Your video’s are AMAZING and have helped me so much! Thank-You for your knowledge and blessings from Arizona(USA)👏❤️👏❤️👏

  • @annamay2288
    @annamay2288 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for clearly explaining the steps for mulching/fertilising/ watering!
    You're such an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and funny dude, thanks for all your help and constant inspiration, from a subscriber of 4 + years now!

  • @vivambrosiussen2568
    @vivambrosiussen2568 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou Mark. This is the most succinct and clear…making it very achievable, advice on lemon trees I have ever come across. Thankyou again.

  • @rvcasa
    @rvcasa 7 років тому +12

    Exactly what my grandfather used to say to me...
    But now I can understand it a lot easier. Thank you from Portugal :)

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  7 років тому +5

      My Grandfather gave me a lot of growing advice also. Thank you and all the best! :)

  • @sharks9555
    @sharks9555 6 років тому +5

    Thank you I'm new to gardening and I love your videos! You make it so much easier and fun for garden newbies like me

  • @charliecollins5721
    @charliecollins5721 2 роки тому

    Brilliant overview of how to get the old lemon tree thriving. Easy, clear principles to follow. I'm looking forward to getting out there in the weekend. Thanks.

  • @edselhundangan3283
    @edselhundangan3283 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Thanks for these wonderful ideas, I've been planting a lot of Meyer Lemons in my backyard for 3 years already here in the Philippines. This is such a big help. Keep safe always sir!

  • @ImranAhmed221
    @ImranAhmed221 6 років тому +4

    Love your comprehensive and attractive presentation! Thank you.

  • @terrichan5977
    @terrichan5977 7 років тому +73

    Your tips are most practical and easy to follow. Great vid, thank you from California.

  • @gracenoel2777
    @gracenoel2777 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this amazing information. I have a lemon tree in a pot and I have been so confused about whether to keep it outside in the winter or not. There is so much conflicting information on you tube. But I could tell by how wonderful and full of fruit your lemon tree is, I knew you were the right person to listen to.

  • @tomwong3324
    @tomwong3324 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your very helpful, straightforward, practical pointers! I definitely feel "I CAN DO THIS TOO!" after watching. Love your enthusiasm and energy in all your excellent videos!

  • @janeteholmes
    @janeteholmes 4 роки тому +27

    I mulched my lemon tree and it’s looking much happier.

  • @MBMOWING
    @MBMOWING 6 років тому +29

    Mate that was the most informative video I’ve ever seen on just not lemon trees but for just about every tree.
    Top vid

  • @michaelcastle9666
    @michaelcastle9666 4 роки тому +1

    Hey, just watched your how you got started video about how this video turned your content creation career around. I’ve been watching your videos for about a month now since I’ve started my own garden and you have been a ton of help, thank you!

  • @luciraftery4100
    @luciraftery4100 6 років тому

    Terrific presentation on the basics of growing fruit!! Very down to earth and practical - am looking forward to watching more of your youtube videos, cheers!

  • @mpc13
    @mpc13 7 років тому +8

    Your yard is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

  • @JKOOLDK
    @JKOOLDK 2 роки тому +7

    Hey Mark, would love to see a lot more from the kitchen uses, recipes, fermentation and so on for all of the fresh produce. It would be really exciting to see how you use all of the different exotic and also regular fruits and vegetables and so on in the kitchen.
    Cheers from Denmark! :)

  • @joshuaowen1028
    @joshuaowen1028 2 роки тому +1

    omg! Mark we have finally made it!!!we have our land now....and just planted our own lime tree...and many kinds of fruit trees and planter boxes to make. you have been our inspiration for ages, we have watched you and listened and now we are ON OUR OWN JOURNEY to make our own small piece of paradise. Thankyou!!!

  • @kryptonitekittee7665
    @kryptonitekittee7665 2 роки тому

    Love your comment about treating the pests/disease organically by pruning rather than with chemicals. Great video! Thank you!

  • @valentinasmith9227
    @valentinasmith9227 6 років тому +20

    I needed that advice for my overgrown but infertile lemon tree

  • @mumbaibalconygardenerhobbies
    @mumbaibalconygardenerhobbies 8 років тому +47

    Wow just amazing . Thank you for a wonderful video👍👍

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  8 років тому +3

      Thank you :)

    • @eddiem7874
      @eddiem7874 7 років тому +3

      Mumbai Balcony Gardener | Avid Life Observer great advice!

  • @rihanah.sheikh8877
    @rihanah.sheikh8877 3 роки тому

    Last week I planted 🍋 lemon plant brought from a plant nursery. Thankyou for the video. I will follow how you explained and watch my plant growing and fruiting .

  • @lindadickerson6233
    @lindadickerson6233 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your information. I was wondering how to fertilize my lemon tree after applying mulch. Now I know I may put the fertilizer on top of the mulch. This is my first lemon and lime tree and they are doing well. Also when to water more was needed information. These may seem basic to most people but as I said before I am new at this. I was a nurse and worked numerous shifts.I did not have time to garden before. I am now retired and love watching my trees flourish. Again thank you.

  • @deepeshkatiyar1
    @deepeshkatiyar1 7 років тому +3

    we need more people like you... caring people.

  • @interspeciesfamily8043
    @interspeciesfamily8043 7 років тому +7

    Love my ladybirds for aphid control.
    Such good videos to understand.

  • @bgsab7912
    @bgsab7912 2 роки тому

    ALWAYS a great introduction and relevant information. I'm still learning lots about lemons, because of you. Nice birds on the background.

  • @TheLMC323
    @TheLMC323 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this! Californian here! Was given some lovely lemons from a friend, and the seeds are so big and plump, and I want to propagate them. God bless you all!❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @SkillmanHunter
    @SkillmanHunter 7 років тому +12

    Wow, just learned more from this vid than anything I've found in a few years! Thank you.

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  7 років тому

      Thanks Libby, I'm glad you found the video helpful! :)

  • @melselman1249
    @melselman1249 5 років тому +4

    Thank you so much for an Australian video suitable for our environment! Great tips and a great video 😉 time to start mulching!

  • @noafranco6140
    @noafranco6140 5 років тому +1

    Wow. Thank you so much for great informative videos. As soon you spoke about trace minerals, growing organically without pesticides, I decided to subscribe. Was impressed with how you relayed that important information. Well done.

  • @sandrarichardson2713
    @sandrarichardson2713 3 роки тому +1

    Had to endure the beginnings of several videos before finding this video that was informative without a lot of fluff and drama. Just give me the facts in a comfortable speed of presentation. THANK YOU!!!!!! I like how you combine relevant information with common sense. Super video. Jesus bless!

  • @sandramiller8735
    @sandramiller8735 7 років тому +15

    Beautiful trees and great advice thanks.

  • @SuperLaplander
    @SuperLaplander 7 років тому +6

    Great video.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Best regards from Stockholm, Sweden.

  • @gilfish7220
    @gilfish7220 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the super informative video. I absolutely love to grow citrus and this helped me in having a much broader outlook on how to deal with pests in a healthier way. Thanks again

  • @ivormendes5006
    @ivormendes5006 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for you tips on caring for the lemon tree, now I know more about it, I’m getting a lot this year after getting rid of moths with a sticky contraption, purchased. Blessings.

  • @MrH20baby
    @MrH20baby 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for this, I live in California and I've got three lemon trees I inherited when I bought my home, I notice the same stress pattern in the leaves. Going to get a trace mineral supplement for them today.

  • @Tara-C25
    @Tara-C25 7 років тому +35

    The best explanation ever. I have lemon it is almost 5 years now, but it never flowered. So I will follow your tip. Lets see what happens.

    • @anunentitledmotivatedmille7731
      @anunentitledmotivatedmille7731 6 років тому +4

      If you planted it from a super market seed it may not bare fruit search up tree grafting

    • @brandonhaynes7379
      @brandonhaynes7379 6 років тому +9

      We have had 2 lemon trees for 8 years (they're about 6 feet tall, in pots) and we started to fertilize them last year with citrus fertilizer and this year was the first time they flowered and tried to produce lemons, we were so happy.

    • @cbusenke
      @cbusenke 5 років тому +4

      Citrus trees can be real late producers, some varieties don't produce until they're 10 to 15 years old. That's one of the reasons they are often sold grafted on to a fast growing tree trunk. Giving it a good blast of fertilizer at the right times of year( big does right before its due to bloom, smaller dose half way thru the season. Water after you fertilizer and after you trim. Don't stop watering it during the winter and make sure if it's potted, that you'be got it in a big enough pot. Citrus love sun, FULL sun.

    • @mamandroid
      @mamandroid 4 роки тому

      How did you performed? :-) any progress?

    • @MattTigers
      @MattTigers 4 роки тому

      Are your trees grafted? They won't bear fruit if started from seed, you'll have a host plant for giant swallowtail butterflies though!

  • @louisag2708
    @louisag2708 5 років тому +1

    Wow. What a great video!! So informative! This is a one stop shop video for citrus! Thank you!!

  • @debbieexcell5088
    @debbieexcell5088 4 роки тому

    I appreciate the fact that u could show specific samples of the pests and diseases that could affect the plant. I found the video very informative.

    • @Seapin1
      @Seapin1 4 роки тому

      I get a few gall wasps here in Melbourne

  • @Jessmarsh
    @Jessmarsh 7 років тому +3

    So glad I found this channel! I live on the northern rivers of NSW and have been looking for someone close/locally to get handy tips from!

  • @eleanorerosanova7538
    @eleanorerosanova7538 7 років тому +10

    Thank you for wonderful tips. My lemon trees are babies in pots grown by myself.

  • @timetreasures557
    @timetreasures557 10 місяців тому

    Thank you! I love love love how you have been sharing your sufficiency 😍the way you share them... thank you

  • @As-tf2yb
    @As-tf2yb 4 роки тому

    The best video i can find online. My lemon tree in a pot indoors. Now, in spring did not yet get any leaves. Thanks Sir for sharing tips.

  • @rebeccatiller8413
    @rebeccatiller8413 6 років тому +8

    HOP TIP: We were told that all citrus trees LOVE LOVE LOVE iron filings. So we tried it. And it worked wonders! Yes... find a friendly mobile mechanic and ask them to give you the iron filings from when they grind iron motor parts like the rotors, and then simply sprinkle it around the lemon tree and when it rains it fertilizes the ground where the microbes work on the mineral and the tree takes it up. Our tree is abundant in leaves which are a lovely deep green, and masses of fruit which grow into large juicy fruit. We've continued to do this maybe once every two years and the results are amazing. Definitely use compost to feed the tree, and a thick layer of wood chip mulch like in this video, but add your iron filings to it, and your lemon tree will become the best on the block.

    • @johnreeves3380
      @johnreeves3380 3 роки тому +4

      Great suggestion. Caution, as an Engineer I know machinists use Lubes when they cut, and you don’t want the Petrol Products near your edibles. Iron (Fe) is a micro nutrient that Mark Self Sufficient Me mentions in his wonderful Vids, suggest finding a more Organic friendly Fe amendment source. Iron Roots is commercially available and one possibility. Again, great point on Fe and thank you.

    • @rgruenhaus
      @rgruenhaus 2 роки тому +2

      I would just get iron nails and stick them in the ground around the tree base!

    • @wadek6209
      @wadek6209 4 місяці тому +2

      Im a mechanic and can tell you we don't use any lubes when machining discs

  • @ikon8275
    @ikon8275 4 роки тому +5

    One day I was using a lemon from the grocery store. As I was squeezing the juice seed popped out. Instead of trashing it I just threw it into a cup of soil. Put the cup on under a light. And it actually worked. I have about, a three inch little citrus plant. I'm going to plant it this spring. This channel was a big inspiration.

    • @chrisz.9974
      @chrisz.9974 2 роки тому

      How is the plant doing? I started a seed. But I read they take up to 6 years to bear fruit from seed!

  • @evarogers8775
    @evarogers8775 4 роки тому +2

    I just germinated a LOT of lemon seeds with my 8 year old granddaughter. Today we dropped 36 of them into a seed starter. The leaves have just popped on 6 of them. I just came across your video and can't wait to show her. Some of our 'crop' will be used in container gardening as they are renters. Now that I've seen your tips, I know exactly where I will plant 6. I'll gift the rest to neighbors and friends who will be instructed to visit your channel. This is going to be FUN!

    • @darz_k.
      @darz_k. Рік тому

      ..how did you get on??

    • @nancygs4555
      @nancygs4555 9 місяців тому

      How’s your tree?

  • @lucyloncarevic7837
    @lucyloncarevic7837 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much Mark I had a similar lemon tree success my lemon tree was full of lemons nearly all year around and I used similar ways of looking after my tree like you and it worked perfectly. Thanks for honest instruction.God Bless 🙏🌄

  • @corrinjade3973
    @corrinjade3973 6 років тому +3

    These tips helped a lot! My new lemon tree wasn't doing so well, it's little lemons turned black and fell off the tree. :/ And I watered it everyday. It may have been too early for lemons since it was newly planted, but anyway, I took some old lemon peels, that I would normally cut up and put around my blueberries, and mixed them with the mulch along with used coffee grounds around the lemon tree and it seemed to give it a boost. It bloomed lots of white flowers and the more leaves, and looks really green. :) So thanks for the video with these great tips, they helped tremendously. Thanks from Texas.

    • @corrinjade3973
      @corrinjade3973 6 років тому

      This is random, but I also planted pollinator attracting flowers nearby like Mexican Heather, and Lantana. Noticed more Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds in the yard now. :D

  • @joesmith7427
    @joesmith7427 7 років тому +188

    don't forget to mention, you will need some bee's to pollinate the tree in order to get fruit. a bee can smell lemons and the flowers from over 2 miles away !! she will be right over for the pollen! she will make a bee line for the tree!! LOL !!

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  7 років тому +15

      Yep very true! Thanks for the input Todd! Cheers :)

    • @rossannaolivarez2420
      @rossannaolivarez2420 6 років тому

      joe smith ]

    • @matthewparker4101
      @matthewparker4101 5 років тому +13

      the bee would be a 'he'

    • @brandyclarke
      @brandyclarke 5 років тому +16

      Technically Meyer lemons in particular do not need pollinating insects to bear fruit. But I do AGREES with the BEES we have 40 thousand bees across the street in a box and we love them all which is why we are watching this video because we are getting ready to transplant a Meyer lemon tree we live in Florida and we have a huge Citrus Greening problem and we lost our navel orange last year so we are going to try this out and see how it does thank you so much for your input and your advice your videos are great and I will continue to watch stay sufficient my friend!

    • @kufujitsu
      @kufujitsu 5 років тому +5

      Any sort of pollinating insect will do - not just bees.
      That's why I'm in two minds about pesticides.
      Fewer insects means less fruit & vegies.

  • @christineboycott4515
    @christineboycott4515 4 роки тому

    Excellent clear and cheerfully delivered information.Thank you very much.

  • @TransformersMCfan6
    @TransformersMCfan6 6 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for the great video. Lots of useful info and very well explained in every step.

  • @keyplayr61greenhousehydrop14
    @keyplayr61greenhousehydrop14 8 років тому +15

    There you go making me jealous again ; ) That thing is insane!!!

  • @silentserge89
    @silentserge89 4 роки тому +3

    3:53 The horse is gazing into my soul~ LOL

  • @ahunter9503
    @ahunter9503 4 роки тому

    THANK YOU so VERY much for uploading your first-hand knowledge, I'd planned previousely (to watching) to grow a lemon tree - the lemon is in the kitchen ready, stopped to gain information prior to cutting-open the lemon. I'm very grateful - thank you.

  • @kassiscc1
    @kassiscc1 3 роки тому +1

    You are such an amazing teacher!!! Thank you so much! We got a heart shaped citrus tree for our wedding celebration, and I really want to keep it alive and see it flourish over the years of our marriage (challenge accepted in the city of London!)

  • @rumination608
    @rumination608 6 років тому +6

    such a lovely and healthy lemon tree!

  • @OneYardRevolution
    @OneYardRevolution 8 років тому +101

    Absolutely amazing lemons, Mark!

  • @pearlann981
    @pearlann981 5 років тому

    Thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing from you soon about more information have a great day

  • @chandranthiagarajah
    @chandranthiagarajah 3 роки тому

    Love all your videos mate! Very insightful and informative,keep up the GREAT WORK!!😀😎😍

  • @mariannemcilrath3767
    @mariannemcilrath3767 7 років тому +8

    Thank you for the 5 tips to make a lemon tree successful. I love making limoncello and it takes so much of lemon rind. Our tree is not doing so well.

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  7 років тому +2

      I am yet to make limoncello it's something I want to do soon! Thank you! :)

  • @hearts4quinny
    @hearts4quinny 7 років тому +224

    u got russel crowes voice mate
    the lemon tree gladiator

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  7 років тому +19

      Hahaha... thank you! :)

    • @kizzyshealingpraktijk
      @kizzyshealingpraktijk 6 років тому +1

      MrDannilicious 😆

    • @johnrock241
      @johnrock241 5 років тому +3

      totally the lemon tree gladiator! excellent video.

    • @UndefinedBailiwick
      @UndefinedBailiwick 5 років тому

      "Oh my god he looks like Russel Crowe... Oh my god, blah blah blah" WHY DON'T YOU MIND YOU OWN BUSINESS, YA SCROUTER!!!

    • @valamaas
      @valamaas 5 років тому

      Sounds like Don Burke in some video intros

  • @allyssaarnold8910
    @allyssaarnold8910 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video!!! Very informative! I never knew that a lemon tree grows flowers ❣️ I'm so excited about planting my own now.

  • @sylviachadwick6471
    @sylviachadwick6471 2 роки тому

    Great explanation, thankyou for all the information just bought my first lemon tree so look forward to watch it grow.

  • @fouziakanwal3668
    @fouziakanwal3668 7 років тому +3

    Absolutely good. Really no other words for u. Amazing and complete.

  • @johnhickey6586
    @johnhickey6586 4 роки тому +3

    That's great help. I'm growing a lemon tree from seed

  • @rickchilcott8615
    @rickchilcott8615 5 років тому

    I put sheep dags around mine works well , also a citrus fertilizer and regular watering during summer. Great video

  • @Superchivas30
    @Superchivas30 3 роки тому

    Excellent tips . Helps to better understand how to care for my trees. Thank you and God Bless.

  • @kelingsui
    @kelingsui 4 роки тому +3

    Hi, love all your tips in all videos (i just started my garden, a small one for now 😅)! I have a question, im starting lemon tree from the seed in the fruits(most of my plants or vegetables i used those left over waste), if let say my seed managed to sprout out nicely about 2 weeks, should i plant outdoor or keep in the pot until next year? My concern is winter coming soon, not sure if they can survive through it. I prefer the lemon tree to be in the ground like yours.. Hope to hear from you. Thanks. Btw, im staying in Austria so winter can be quite cold.

  • @geraldkioko4117
    @geraldkioko4117 7 років тому +3

    Mark , thumps up , i love your guidance thank you so much and God bless. i have abt 500 - 600 lemon seedlings in Kenya , and ready for grafting this season... Rgds , Gerald kioko

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  7 років тому

      Wow Gerald, that's a lot of seedlings! All the best mate! :)

    • @Kat-I-am3333
      @Kat-I-am3333 5 років тому

      gerald kioko can u send me a few if i pay postage, or come visit me in america & bring to me...lol ✨🧡✨🥴

  • @swarnalatavig7448
    @swarnalatavig7448 4 роки тому

    So wonderfully explained n demonstrated. Thanks a lot.

  • @angelaberni8873
    @angelaberni8873 6 років тому +1

    Mark ,i am absolutely hooked on all of your video's. The calm way you explain everything is wonderful( even idiots can grow things listening to you,lol). I have subscribed and am sharing your video's on fb.......and of course growing fruit and veggies.....thanks to YOU !!! Hugs from Spain.

  • @davidbrainerd1520
    @davidbrainerd1520 7 років тому +21

    When I planted what I thought was a lemon (but turned out to maybe be an orange) I fertilized it with expired vitamins dissolved in water (had iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper) and it turned out good. I forgot about the tree for years until it started growing lemons. After a few years though, the lemons seemed to become oranges. A surprise but not a bad one.

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  7 років тому +9

      A lemon tree turning into an orange is certainly something I have never seen but I guess you had the best of both! Cheers :)

    • @kayBTR
      @kayBTR 7 років тому +1

      Where are you located? The same thing seems to be happening to my Meyer lemon tree.

    • @Selfsufficientme
      @Selfsufficientme  7 років тому +3

      I'm in South East Queensland Australia (Caboolture)

    • @sabrinadeep7154
      @sabrinadeep7154 6 років тому +1

      If your lemon tree becomes an orange tree its probably because the root stock was from an orange tree and you have now let it over grow the lemon tree (scion) which is probably now dead. Fruit trees are grafted on to wild root systems so you have to make sure to cut off the sucker that emerge from the original root stock or you end up with sour fruit. The oranges are probably not sweet so just dig it up and replace it.

  • @amlord4709
    @amlord4709 4 роки тому +4

    I'm watching this although my lemon tree just started sprouting from seed, gonna need to come back in few more years

    • @ajablue651
      @ajablue651 4 роки тому +1

      Lol...i'm about to start several from all the lemon seeds I've collected in the past few months. Good luck to you in the years to come. 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

    • @amlord4709
      @amlord4709 4 роки тому

      @@ajablue651 Thanks! I also wish you luck!

  • @deborahlush2426
    @deborahlush2426 10 місяців тому

    Thanks Mark! Always the simpliest, easiest to understand tips ! )
    God bless ❣️

  • @marthazarate6490
    @marthazarate6490 4 роки тому

    Thank you, you are wonderful in this video, and good in explaining how to take care of the lemon tree, I appreciate it.