Creating a seedless lemon hybrid through air-layering is an interesting project! Here’s how you might approach it:

1. Selecting Parent Plants:

   • Choose a lemon variety known for its seedless or low-seed fruit. Varieties like the Lisbon or Eureka lemon are commonly used for their juicy, seedless fruits.
   • Select a compatible rootstock for air-layering. This can be a lemon tree or another citrus variety that is compatible with the chosen lemon scion.

2. Preparation:

   • Select a healthy, vigorous branch on the lemon tree that is suitable for air-layering. This branch will serve as the scion.
   • Prepare the branch by removing a ring of bark (about 1 inch wide) from the selected area. This will encourage the formation of roots.

3. Air-Layering Technique:

   • Apply a rooting hormone to the exposed area of the branch to promote root development.
   • Wrap the exposed area with moist sphagnum moss or a similar rooting medium.
   • Cover the moss with plastic wrap or a plastic bag to create a humid environment and secure it with twine or tape.
   • Monitor the air-layered branch regularly and keep the rooting medium moist.

4. Root Formation:

   • After several weeks to a few months, roots should begin to form within the moss. You can gently check for root development by carefully unwrapping a small section of the plastic.
   • Once roots have sufficiently formed (several inches in length), carefully cut the air-layered branch below the rooted area.

5. Planting:

   • Prepare a pot with well-draining soil mix.
   • Plant the rooted section of the branch in the pot, ensuring the roots are covered with soil and the plant is stable.
   • Water the newly potted plant thoroughly and place it in a location with bright, indirect sunlight.

6. Care and Maintenance:

   • Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
   • Provide regular fertilization with a balanced citrus fertilizer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
   • Protect the young plant from extreme temperatures and pests.
   • Prune as necessary to shape the plant and encourage healthy growth.

7. Patience:

   • Growing a seedless lemon hybrid through air-layering can take time. Be patient and allow the plant to establish itself before expecting fruit production.

By following these steps and providing attentive care, you can increase the likelihood of successfully propagating a seedless lemon hybrid through air-layering. Remember to enjoy the process and the unique fruits that result from your efforts!