How much water for potted lemon tree?

[Weewoody]

I have a 5ft tree in a big pot, how much water should I give and how often. It’s on my terrace and has sun till around 2pm. Lots of blossom and quite a few baby lemons appearing already but losing a few leaves. Also how and when should I fertilise, I’ve bought some stuff for citrus plants. Any suggestions please. Typically I think I’m an overwaterer!

[El Cid]

It won't like being overwatered. Buy yourself a moisture probe (about €10) and then you will know whether it needs water. As for fertiliser, follow the instructions on the label. In summer I would do it every 2 weeks.

Sid

[Weewoody]

A probe is a great idea, I’ll have a wee looksee on Amazon. Thanks

[fincalospinos]

As a rule of thumb, a lemon tree needs around 10 minutes of water once a week. We used to dig a "moat" around each tree and fill it with enough water that takes around 10 minutes to soak in. If it is in a pot, keep topping it up so that it takes the same time to soak in. If it is very hot, and you have fruit formed, give it a little more.

[spanish_lad]

We had an orange tree, probably around the same size - maybe a little smaller. it was in a pot with a tray, and i was filling the tray every other day. it sucked the water up like a hoover.

now i´ve put it in the ground i´ll give it a half bottle (4-5 litres) every couple of days.

Blossom is coming up and the little oranges are growing