Lemon Tree Flowers Dropping? How to Get More Fruits on Your Lemon Tree

Lemon Tree Flower Drop might seem tragic, but that doesn’t put an end to your harvest. Wondering how? Check out our detailed article on How to Get More Fruits on Your Lemon Tree for the answer!

The primary reason behind less fruit production on a lemon tree is flower drop. About 70-80% of the flowers drop before turning into mature fruits. 

If you live in warm weather, then it is essential to take care of the plant to save the blooms from falling off the plant.

If there is a lack of nitrogen in the growing medium or the feed, then the flower drop will be more apparent. It will be good to go for a fertilizer with more nitrogen (Higher N in the NPK).

Potassium nutrient deficiency is quite common in citrus trees and can result in the untimely dropping of flowers, which results in less or even no fruiting. Also famous as potash, it is the ‘K’ that you see in the NPK label of the fertilizer.

Potassium plays a vital role in the flowering and fruit formation in lemon trees. If it is not available in an adequate amount in the growing medium, then the plant will completely stop flowering or drop the blooms that it can grow somehow.

Not only flowering, but the correct amount of potash will also ensure the proper movement of water, nutrient, and carbohydrate in the parts of the plant, resulting in much better growth, flowering, and ultimately, fruiting.

Use a balanced fertilizer, diluted to half of its strength, once in 4-6 weeks. It will aid in blooming.

You can also use seaweed extract and wood ash as they are rich sources of potassium. Buy them from garden centers, and check the label for dosage and instructions. This will help in flower production and will also save them from falling.

The Bottom Line

Even after taking all these