DibbleWhen to plant Lemon
In mild zones plant after the last frost; elsewhere grow it in a pot and overwinter indoors. Evergreen and self-fruitful, ripening for months.
When to plant Lemon by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 29 | February 23 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | May 24 | February 18 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | May 14 | February 8 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | May 5 | January 30 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | April 24 | January 19 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | April 11 | January 6 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | March 15 | December 10 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | February 14 | November 11 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | January 15 | October 12 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant lemon?
It depends on your zone. Lemon is a tender crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does lemon take to grow?
About 270 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 60 days after that.
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