Join me as I showcase my thriving small Eureka lemon tree, currently growing in a budget-friendly 2-gallon bucket I repurposed from Dollar Tree. This tree is a product of patience and hands-on citrus gardening techniques. It started with grafting a Eureka lemon scion onto a seed-started lemon tree. Once the graft was successful, I air-layered the grafted branch, separating it to grow independently.
Now, this tree boasts 6 nearly ripe lemons and a tiny new fruit, all while being nurtured in its humble container. I’ll also share a side-by-side comparison of the Meyer lemons I harvested two weeks ago and the Eureka lemons on the tree.
If you’re passionate about gardening or curious about growi...