Proper watering keeps Meyer lemon trees healthy and productive, helping them grow strong roots and produce sweet fruit. Water ...
What is a Meyer lemon tree? The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less susceptible to viruses) came from the University ...
Most lemon trees are ready to harvest about 6 to 9 months after they flower. Typically, this occurs in late fall through ...
Growing a lemon tree indoors lets you enjoy fresh citrus year-round, even without outdoor space or a warm climate. Choose compact varieties like Meyer or Ponderosa lemons, which stay small but still ...
Q. I think my Meyer lemon tree is confused! It is flowering and has baby lemons started in winter. I pruned it last January, hoping the new growth would stimulate flowers in April, but just got more ...
Q. My Meyer lemon is dropping a lot of green fruit on the ground. Can you tell me what is wrong with my tree and is there something I can do to save the fruit that is left on the tree? A. Citrus need ...
Q: I have a 3-year-old Meyer lemon tree in my backyard. It has seven or eight lemons on it now, but they are huge and green. When I cut one open, the rind is about an inch thick, with just a tiny bit ...
Growing plants from seeds is incredibly satisfying. And when those seeds would otherwise be thrown in the trash, there is ...
While some people are house proud, I’d probably be better described as lemon happy. Right outside my kitchen window stands a Meyer lemon tree. It’s not too tall -- maybe 10 feet at most. Nor, to be ...
Come and visit me at the Home Improvement and Backyard Expo on Sept. 16-17 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the South Point. Bring in some plant samples or pictures and let’s talk about them. Would you ...
More than a century ago, a Dutch plant explorer faced death to bring us the Meyer lemon. We know what happened after that — it became extremely popular in the United States both for eating and ...
Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These ...