WHY GROW POTTED, GRAFTED & QUICK-BEARING VILLA FRANCA LEMON PLANTS?
Late season fruiting, vigorous grower. Similar to the Eureka in appearance and habit. Grows 9 – 13 feet (3 – 4m) in height. However, height can be controlled to 6 – 8 feet by either pruning or growing the plant in a 10 gallon sized pot. This variety of lemon has a very long bearing season. Bears through the winter, spring and into summer months. Great for the home garden and does well in coastal areas.

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SPECIFICATIONS OF VILLA FRANCA LEMON PLANTS

* Preferred Climate: Subtropical, Warm Temperate.

* Grown From: Grafted

* Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions): 6 – 16 feet (2 – 5m), can be pruned or grown in a pot to control height.

* Plants required to Pollinate: 1 (Self Pollinating)

* Can it Handle Frosts?: Sometimes

* Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

* Suitability in Pots: Yes with 10 gallon + (35L+) Pot

* Water Requirements: Moderate Watering

* Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Semi-Dwarf Size), height can be controlled by pruning or by growing in a 10 gallon size or bigger pot.

* Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest: 1 1/2 – 2 Years or less

* Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

* Preferred Soil Type: Good Drainage

* Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

* Fruiting/Harvest Months: May, June, July, August, September, October, November

* Current plant height in plant nursery: 3 – 5 feet

WHY NATURE TOUCH FARMS CITRUS TREE ARE BETTER?
The top benefit to our Villa Franca Lemon plants: We’ve grafted and greenhouse-grown our Lemon Tree for absolute best results. That means you get consistent harvests and strong growth, year over year, as well as a healthy root system and well-developed branching. This process – and our extra work at the nursery – means more fruit for you. Whether you grow it outdoors or in, you’ll get all the benefits the Villa Franca Lemon Tree has to offer.

Order your own Villa Franca Lemon plant today, while they’re still available!!!

NOTE: FREE ISLANDWIDE DELIVERY IS NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS POTTED PLANT ITEM AND IS ONLY DELIVERED VIA A DOOR TO DOOR COURIER DELIVERY SERVICE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST WHICH IS PAID TO THE COURIER UPON DELIVERY.

POLLINATION INFO
Villa Franca Lemon Tree Pollination
Villa Franca Lemon Trees are self-fertile. You will get fruit with only one plant. However, adding an additional Villa Franca Lemon Tree will drastically increase the size of your crop.

PLANTING & CARE
1. PLANTING: Choose a location where your tree is going to get plenty of sunlight…6 to 8 hours per day is best. They can tolerate some shade but thrive in full sun.

These trees also do better in areas with high humidity so you may also need to create humidity for your tree by misting the leaves daily with water. Potted plants do enjoy a daily misting for humidity but placing a tray with rocks filled with water under the plant will feed humidity to the tree as the water evaporates.

If your winter temperatures are consistently below 40 degrees, plant your tree in a container that can easily be brought outside in the summer months and inside in the winter. A planter with built-in casters is a good choice so it can easily be moved. Choose a pot slightly larger than what it was shipped in that has plenty of holes in the bottom to allow for drainage. Be sure to plant in well-draining potting soil preferably recommended for acid-loving citrus plants.

Place your tree in an area of your home, preferably a south-facing window, where it is going to get plenty of sunlight. Supplement with a grow light if it will not receive full sun.

2. WATERING: Be sure to give your tree a deep watering so that it can penetrate into the root system. After watering, allow the top 2 to 3 inches of the soil to dry out completely before watering again.

When ready to water your potted lemon plant, stop once you see it escaping the drainage holes at the base of the pot.

3. FERTILIZING: Feed your lemon tree during the warmer spring and summer seasons with a citrus specific fertilizer once every six weeks, such as the one included in our NTF Citrus Care Kit. During the fall and winter season, ease back to fertilizing once every 2 to 3 months, and make sure to follow the application instructions written on the fertilizer bag.

4. POLLINATION: This tree is self-fertile and will produce fruit on its own, but if you want to increase your crop size, you can provide additional pollination by hand. Simply take a small, dry, fine-tipped paintbrush and stick it into the center of the bloom. Swirl it around and collect the pollen on the brush. Go to the next bloom and repeat the process until every bloom has been treated. Do this once daily and don’t wash the paintbrush until after the blooms have been pollinated.

5. PRUNING: Pruning can be done at any time of the year for the potted lemon plant.

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DISCLAIMER
We do take every possible care to grow healthy plants and send these out in the variety as labeled.

We are very careful with packing and handling our plants, however it is the responsibility of the purchaser to promptly check their package, unpack, plant and care for the plants appropriately once they arrive.

Please read cultivation notes for each variety carefully, as Nature Touch Farms will not be held accountable for the care of plants once they leave our premises.

Images are for reference purposes only. Actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.

SHIPPING & DISPATCH
We will dispatch your plant(s) order as soon as possible.

Please note the plants are individually wrapped, prepped and packaged to ensure safety in transit and this takes time.
During busy periods, plant orders can take up to 7 days to process, so please notify us of any dates we need to take into account when sending your plants.

Order your own Villa Franca Lemon plant today, while they’re still available!!!

NOTE: FREE ISLANDWIDE DELIVERY IS NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS POTTED PLANT ITEM AND IS ONLY DELIVERED VIA A DOOR TO DOOR COURIER DELIVERY SERVICE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST WHICH IS PAID TO THE COURIER UPON DELIVERY.