you can grow citrus

the sweet scent of citrus blooms is filling our greenhouse…. all it really takes is a sunny spot, well-draining potting mix, steady water, and consistent feeding.
right now our citrus plants & trees are in varied stages — buds, blooms, fruit, sometimes all at once. they’ll stay indoors until the last frost, but on bright days above 50°f, place them outside in direct sun. choose one (or a few) from our sweet, tart, and tangy citrus collection and see what we mean.

instant color. instant fragrance. inspiration in the kitchen or at the bar… plus some bragging rights.

now, let’s do this:

light

citrus require full sun — 6–8 hours or more daily.

increasing light strengthens growth and supports flowering.

the more sun, the more fruit.

water

water thoroughly and consistently.

allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry before watering again. citrus roots are sensitive to both drought and prolonged saturation.

fertilizer

feed regularly while flowering and fruiting.

use a fertilizer formulated for citrus or fruiting trees, including essential micronutrients. we love espoma citrus tone, tru organic citrus & avocado, or neptune’s harvest seaweed plant food as a liquid option.

soil + container

use a well-draining potting mix. fox farm ocean forest is one of our favorites, blended with a soil conditioner for drainage.

pick a container with drainage holes and enough weight to balance the canopy as it grows. or keep the plant in its nursery pot and set it inside a cache pot for flexibility and ease.

cold protection

citrus do not tolerate frost. bring plants indoors when night temperatures approach 40°f and place in the brightest available location.

harvest
fruit ripens gradually; harvest when color is even and the fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure.

If you haven’t grown citrus in Kentucky, we’re here to tell you that you can, you should, and you’ll never regret it.