Lemon Seeds – Verna

Lemon Seeds – Verna Variety allow gardeners to grow a well-known European lemon type recognized for its high-quality flavor, smooth skin, and consistent productivity. The Verna lemon plant is valued for its vigorous growth, fragrant blossoms, and dependable harvests. It thrives in warm climates and can be grown outdoors in suitable zones or in containers in cooler regions.

This variety grows into a medium-sized tree that produces bright yellow, aromatic lemons. It is ideal for home gardeners looking to cultivate a reliable citrus plant that performs well with proper sunlight, soil drainage, and care.

Features:

• Type: Perennial citrus plant

• Common Name (US): Lemon

• Variety: Verna

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy tree

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

• Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

• Special Feature: Fragrant flowers and consistent lemon production

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring or early summer

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 9–11 (container growing recommended in Zones 6–8)

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors; transplant outdoors after frost risk has passed

• Germination Time: 14–28 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–80°F (21–27°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 8–12 feet (240–360 cm) for outdoor planting

• Mature Plant Height: 8–15 feet (2.4–4.5 m)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (6–8): May to September (best in containers)

  • Mid & Southern Zones (9–11): February to October

• Maintenance: Prune to maintain shape and airflow; provide fertilizer during growing season

• Uses: Home gardens, patio containers, greenhouse growing