Probably the best and most productive lemon to grow would be the "Improved Meyer." The Meyer, while not a true lemon (its juice is less acidic than regular lemons), is commonly substituted for lemon. Any good-quality, well-drained potting soil will be fine. It should be in a large pot (a 10- or 15-gallon black nursery pot is fine, or any other of comparable size), grown in full sun, and watered thoroughly when the soil feels dry to the touch at about 1 inch deep. Also, fertilize it with a diluted solution of a water-soluble fertilizer or use a slow-release pellet type every six weeks or so.

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