What does hot lemon water do for you? Can you grow lemon hydroponically?

                                                       

                                         How to Grow Lemons Hydroponically
                                                    

    Hydroponic lemon trees can produce an abundance of high-quality fruit.
    The lemon is among the few trees that you can successfully grow using hydroponic methods. Dwarf lemon trees are the best type to grow using this method, due to their smaller size. They also take less time to bear fruit. Among the various types of hydroponic systems available, drip irrigation systems are the best for watering and nourishing your lemon tree. These allow the roots to dry out between watering but still provide the tree with a continual source of nutrition and moisture. If you do not live in a tropical area, then your hydroponic lemons will benefit from a greenhouse and grow lights.

                                          Things You'll Need

• Chicfarm LED grower, origin: Taiwan
• Dwarf lemon tree
• Pebbles or gravel
• Full spectrum grow lights
• Chicfarm 4 Total Hydro NutrientsInstructions
                                                          

1.Fill the bottom of the container with pebbles or gravel to a depth of 1 to 2 inches. This will facilitate better drainage so the roots can dry out between watering.

2. Add several additional inches of the peat and vermiculite mixture. Make sure that several inches of depth remain in the container for when you add the remainder of the mixture.

3. Rinse the roots of the young lemon tree, removing all the soil. Be careful not to damage the roots. Place the tree in the pot on top of the peat and vermiculite and spread out the roots.

4. Cover the roots with the remainder of the vermiculite and peat to a depth of several inches (depending on the size of your tree). Make sure that the material keeps the tree stable.

5. Install three drip emitters from your hydroponic system in the container. Set up the system to initially deliver a half-strength Hoagland solution. This solution is a standard formula with specific ratios of nutrients and is available for purchase in many hydroponic supply sources. As the tree begins to grow, gradually increase the solution's concentration to full strength.
                               
6. Install the grow lights above the tree. Lemons are tropical plants and expect a lot of light, so set the lights up to provide 12 to 16 hours of illumination daily.

7. Keep the tree's growth area between 55 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Although lemon trees are tropical, they do not need or benefit from excessive heat.

8. Allow the tree to grow for a few years before expecting fruit. Dwarf lemon trees take anywhere from three to five years from germination to produce fruit, so if you purchase an older tree, you will get fruit sooner. When the plant has reached three years of age and starts flowering, pollinate the tree by gently rubbing pollen from the stamens into the flowers themselves. This will encourage fruit production.

9.Harvest the fruits as they ripen.

                  WHAT DOES HOT LEMON WATER DO FOR YOUR BODY?
 
    Hot water improves your blood circulation, digestive system, nervous system and mental status. And lemons are rich in vitamins B and C, riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, proteins and carbohydrates. When these two items are mixed together the benefits to your body are incredible.

                                               

Weight Loss
Lemon water speeds up the weight loss process. In fact, drinking hot lemon water before breakfast allows you to burn calories and remove unwanted chemicals in your body. This is because the closer the water is to your body temperature, the easier it is to absorb.
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Complexion
Lemons are natural antiseptics and can help cure skin problems. The Vitamin C in lemons rejuvenates the skin. Drinking hot lemon water daily can remove wrinkles and blackheads, fade scars and reduce burning sensations to your skin.

Digestive System
Drinking hot lemon water can relieve many digestive problems, including nausea, heartburn and parasites. This is because lemon juice helps your liver to produce more bile, which aids in the digestion process. Hot lemon water also relieves bloating, gas and cures constipation.

Oral hygiene
Lemon has an antibacterial property in it that, when mixed with warm water, can relieve sore throat pain, throat infections and tonsillitis. Fresh lemon water helps diminish toothaches, can stop gum bleeding and relieve bad breath.

Physical DisordersThe high potassium in lemons can aid with heart problems. By drinking lemon water you can control high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea and relax your mind and body. Lemon water also helps to break fevers. And, since it is a diuretic, lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis by flushing out bacteria and toxins from the body.

                     Hydroponics System from Chicfarm LED grower, http://www.chicfarm.net