If you are someone who loves pottering around in the garden or tending pots on a sunny windowsill, you will know there is nothing quite like watching something grow under your care. And when it is a plant that eventually bears fruit, like a lemon tree, the satisfaction is even greater. For many home gardeners, lemons are a dream plant because they are beautiful, fragrant, and incredibly useful in the kitchen.

The monsoon season brings with it more than just cool breezes and rainy afternoons, it also signals the start of a fresh growing cycle. With the soil damp and the air rich with moisture, this is one of the best times of the year to plant something new. And if you have been thinking about growing lemons at home, now is your moment.

Do not worry if you have never done it before; lemon trees are surprisingly resilient and adaptable, even to small spaces like balconies, terraces, or kitchen gardens. Here is how to get started, step by step, and enjoy the rewards of homegrown citrus in the months to come.

1. Choose the right lemon variety for your space and climate

Before you dig into the soil, take a moment to choose the right kind of lemon to grow. Not all varieties are suited to containers or small spaces. For home gardening, especially in pots, compact varieties like Kagzi lime, Eureka, or the sweeter Meyer lemon work well. These grow to a manageable size and still produce plenty of fruit.

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