I just had a groundhog eat my Meyer lemon tree!! It was only about a 2-3 foot tree, but it was beautiful and growing fast. In addition to my tomatoes it ate the ENTIRE TREE!!! It was chewed right down to about 6 inches above the soil. The stock the leaves everything devoured! I think I am just going to order a large tree this time and build a cage around it.
I went to Sprouts and enjoyed my first Meyer Lemon, ever. I simply peeled it and ate it. No contest it is head & tail above the other 2. Very thirst quenching, I might add.
Nice video. My wife and I have tried growing Eureka and Lisbon. The Lisbon took almost 4 years to start providing what I call a crop. Interestingly, the Lisbon is not as juicy but seems more lemony in flavor. Long and short, we enjoyed your blind taste experiment and advice on maintaining these trees. Thanks...
Back in the 1960s I worked for an Italian who was a banana distributor. I drove a semi to the Brooklyn and New Jersey piers to get a load off the boats from Ecuador. His parents were fruit peddlers in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He said his mother always call the lemon the king of the fruit because it had so many uses. I use the bad ones on my tree to get the rust off my metal tools. When one goes to the store, one can't walk down an aisle with out seeing some product that has a lemon related purpose.
I live in South Florida and I love the garden. Thank you for your tips on how to plant and care for lemons and other citrus. Enjoy your videos very much and the tips.
This was really cool and interesting, a little history, showing variety, break down of each fruit, evaluation. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, very informative, well done.
Don’t care for the Meyer lemon 🍋- I prefer the traditional tartness so I bought a semi-dwarf Eureka variety- great for cooking and yummy 😋 lemonade- I have never tried the Lisbon yet
I have grown meyer myself. They are much easier to grow compared to true lemons (meyer isn't a true lemon) and are very productive even where I live (I don't live in a citrus friendly area). While the juice is ok, the rind is really gross and not lemony at all. If you want to use the rind, stay away from meyer!
Good info. One thing though bro, all that time and effort to grow lemon trees only to be butchered by a crappy squeezer! You need a better juicer, loosing half the juice!
what do you mean? Lisbon variety is actually thornless, at least here in Portugal they are, you have a bigger lemon variety with thorns in here, I believe that variety is Eureka but i'm not sure. But lisbon variety is a smaller fruit from a thornless tree, that's I know for sure :P
Can you help I have to garden indoors because to cold outside but I have fungus I'm useing rooting hormone to keep it at bay but how can I permanently get rid of it. Thank you
Hello Pablo, First, fungus is a good thing! It helps break down the organic materials in your soil, improves the plants absorption of nutrients, water, and so much more! However, if you need to control it's growth, you may want to try a light application of garden neem oil as a soil drench. Neem has some anti-fungal properties that may give you the control you are seeking over the fungus. If that does not work well enough, there are garden products designed to kill fungus, such as this: www.homedepot.com/p/Garden-Safe-20-fl-oz-Fungicide-3-Concentrate-HG-10411X-4/100352267?gclid=CjwKEAiA2abEBRCdx7PqqunM1CYSJABf3qvaMTlXzz14ZtlBGF-BWy5JsXKeUPGD9YskrZdW8ccY3xoC-XPw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Charles :-)
When is a good time to plant a lemon tree in Los Angeles, California? The lemon tree in my new house died three months ago. Should I wait till next March/April to plant a new one? Or can I plant it anytime?
Hello Sozo International, Sorry to hear about your last lemon tree failure-- sometimes things go wrong even when you have done everything right. I wish you better luck on your second attempt!!! I am installing a semi-dwarf Eureka lemon tree in the next day or two (also here in Los Angeles).... with this high heat you have got to be careful as a slight stress with 90-100's can toast the tree. And no fertilizers during the first 30-60 days. And adding IV Organic as an organic foliar sunblock as well as brushed onto the lower trunk and branches will help keep it significantly cooler as it attempts to get established during summer. The ideal time is fall or early spring with most fruit tree plantings. Keep me posted on what you decide! :-) Charles
You can take those rinds, cut them into pieces, put them in a jar or bowl, add sugar, cover, and let it sit for a few hours. You'll be shocked at how much liquid the sugar pulls from the rinds. As it does, it will dissolve the sugar, and you'll be left with a lemon syrup that tastes as bright and fresh as the lemons themselves because you didn't have to boil it like a standard simple syrup. Squeeze the lemons through a cheesecloth or something to get the last bits of syrup out (don't leave them in the syrup or it'll get really bitter) and then put it in the fridge. Best lemonade base ever.
Meyer is the clear winner. They tend to be juicer and they don't have a thick white pith that the Eureka has. This makes it easier to zest. If you make lemon marmalade, the white pith will make your jam bitter, so you have to be careful to remove it. With the Meyer, you just use the whole lemon without worrying about it. Some of the comments imply that they Meyer lemon is sweet and not "lemony," which is flat-out wrong-- they are absolutely delicious and very lemony. The only down side is that they don't store as well as the Eureka or Lisbon, which is why you never see them at grocery stores. But that is irrelevant to home growers, because they will stay on the tree indefinitely, until you need them. We have two Meyers and wouldn't trade them for anything.
I’m Mexican and cook a lot of Mexican food and I find the eureka lemons work very well if I make Mariscos because the Meyer which is sweeter tastes kinda off to me
Hello Sophia D, If you want a lemon, for the traditional lemon flavor, then Eureka is the way to go. However, try Meyer lemons next time you prepare a home-made salad dressing, lemonade, or cakes & candies (my family has not experimented with Meyers & sweets, yet). There are some purposes the Meyer just adds a unique, enhanced lemon flavor to foods & drinks. I've really enjoyed having Meyer Lemon trees on my property! But, do not plant it until you find use for the fruit! Charles :-)
I'm white and cook a lot of white food and I find the eureka lemons work very well if I make seafood because the Meyer which is sweeter tastes kinda off to me
17:15 for results of the test =) I've noticed my lemonade tastes more bitter when i use the sqeezer instead of the old spin juicer, whatever it's called. I guess because of the oils in the skin? Thanks for the video!
Meyer lemons are sweeter but less lemony than the Eureka and Lisbon. I also use lemon zest and find the eureka has more citrus oil and so better for cooking.
@@jennifereverett6298 organic homegrown certainly gives up zest easier if left to tree ripen, and also benefits from not being dipped in wax or whatever it is (which you can wash off if commercial store bought only option).
@@alanmercieca3086 Good to know! I didn't like the Meyer lemons I sampled from a store. Eurekas have been my favorite so far, but perhaps I'll like the Meyers this way.
@@jennifereverett6298 It's hard to time it right, yet the ripening time is much faster that way. Also a short picking time, if a tree is full of them, then plenty have to be picked at basically the same time to have a strictly lemon flavor. I have been cooking with them both pure lemon and ripened further, with added sugar. That is the only way that I like them.
Thanks for the video! For me, Lisbon for win, I like the size. Buying (organic) at the local store for now until I'll plant a dwarf in the spring. Blending WHOLE daily (flesh/pith/skin) for 3 weeks and noticing changes (use straw to back of mouth to protect teeth). My clothes are looser and inflammation decreasing
I'm definitely a fan of the Eureka lemon over the Meyer or Lisbon for size, true lemon flavor and acidity, and few seeds/thorns. But if theres's room in the garden I say grow 'em all. Abundance for everyone!
I make juice cubes with excess lemons too, but before that, I zest the lemons, let the zest dry out on a very low heat in the oven, then I freeze that too. Juice and zest all year round!
Great tip! Thank you for sharing with us Laura! :-) By the way, Armstrong Nursery does not have a source to obtain the Sorrento lemon tree-- And they can usually get their hands on anything. Let me know when you find a source that sells the Sorrento. Thank you, Charles
Heya Charles from Oz, I ran my own fruit and veg shop for eleven years and one of my favourite fruits to get in and show customers was the Meyer lemon. Most customers never knew of them and what I loved about them was the lovely feel of the soft skin, the colour, but mostly the sweeter eating aspect. I used to actually offer customers a wedge to eat, against most people's resistance and the number of people who actually enjoyed eating a lemon slice who would never do that would surprise you. It was probably 8 out of 10. The other aspect, which you didn't mention in this video and I haven't read all the comments here, was the fact the Meyer lemon can be peeled easily and will separate into wedged like mandarins. They are thinner in the join of the wedges, so you have to be more careful. I'm sure you are aware of this but it is something many people do not know, and although I actually don't bother eating lemons myself as I don't go for much citrus, and I'd prefer apples and bananas, I found it a beautiful different fruit to surprise customers with. Loving the videos I have seen, just found your channel, excellent stuff. Hope I can get your IV products over here.
This was a very informative and well presented video. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it also answered many of my questions. My only comment... and this is an observation, not a criticism of the overwhelming preference to the Meyer lemon. Of course people are going to prefer the taste of the sweeter Meyer lemon because as you pointed out, it is a cross between a mandarin orange and a lemon. If I want a sweet taste I’ll cut myself an orange but when I need a lemon for cooking, salads etc I want sour... and that’s why I have a Eureka lemon tree in my yard.
Im in L.A. County, CA. Great video!👌 But some things i dont think i heard, are: 1. Which of Eureka and Lisbon have thinner skin and has more juice (for juicing purposes). I dont like lemons with thick hard skin. 2. Which of these 2 give more quantity of lemons and more months of the year? And how many months of the year it gives? 3. Which of the 2 grows faster? 4. Do the flowers of these 2 smell? I would love to know those answers since im deciding which one i want to buy. I agree that Meyer are better tasking by far, but are not true lemons, and dont have the same detoxifying capacity like real lemons. Im in the San Fernando Valley, CA. Can i go buy lemon trees from you? Where are u located? And whats the biggest size u sell that already are giving fruit? Thanks!!❤🍋❤
I made lemon ice out of meyers lemons this last week and it is absolutely delicious. I made Chef John's recipe at foodwishes channel. Yummy. You should try it, very easy.
i agree. i feel like we are testing lemon juice vs orange juice. of course people will prefer the sweeter drink. but lemon is for that sour tart to compliment other flavor i love it in desserts or on meat or salad
Improved Meyer is a hybrid created by the university using the original Meyer lemon from China and some variety of mandarin orange that was not kept record of in university records. Meyer lemon has a strong mandarin flavor to it unless it's picked far from ripe yet not too raw, then it tastes a lot like a real lemon, very lemony actually, yet when raw like that it's very acidic, more so than normal lemons.
They MEYER is SOOO good. After trying all three for myself I have to say the Meyer is the most fragrant lemon I have ever smelled! My great grandmother had a tree when she lived in Yorba linda, I am almost sure it was this. I eat lemons just straight with salt, one of the two I had was a little bit too orangy for me, but second one was just perfect. Thanks again!!!!!!
Hello AdventureSportFlashlights, I'm glad you had the opportunity to taste all three side-by-side to truly distinguish the flavors between all these common grown varieties! Charles :-)
Ive been growing a meyer lemon from a seed my son spit out of his iced tea at a restaurant about a year ago. Its about 20 inches tall. I have it in well draining soil. Do you think there will be a way to keep it smaller or should I not even try if it wasnt a grafted root tree. I live in Maryland so I will be bringing it indoors durring the winter months. Also I have it in its own mylar lined grow box with 2 smaller LED full spectrum bulbs on it on a timer set at around 12 hrs of light a day.
I love Eureka lemons, but when I tried some Meyer lemons from 99 Cent Store, I was very unimpressed. They tasted like a mild, bland lemon with a bit of an odd flavor. I imagine that homegrown is better, and it's possible that the ones I ate were under ripe.
They’re all like that. They have a weird sweetish herb-y flavor. I don’t like Meyer lemons. If you like regular lemons, you probably won’t like them. I suggest buying more Meyer lemons to be sure how you feel about the taste before investing time and money into growing them.
I just painted all my citrus trees with your 3-1 paint. Very easy to mix and it sure smells good. That little can covers a lot more area than I would have suspected. I also painted the bottoms part of the stems of my passion fruit vines. They were looking a little sunburned. Thanks!
Now I'm feeling so invested in lemon trees. Would really love to get a Meyer lemon tree. I live in the tropical/rainforest area....will that work I wonder...
Italian varieties of lemmons are bestest with water, sugar, and some crushed ice . The best choice Ovale di sorento,Salicifolia,Primofiore If are lemmons "Bio" than are good strong aromatic varieties acidic to medium acidic. The smell of citrus peel is then felt in the drink. It will best quench your thirst!
Thank you for washing your fruit first. It always boggled me why gardeners just eat there harvest without washing not thinking of fly droppings or mosquitoes or dirt in wind etc anyway thanks for putting emphasis on that. Just subscribed. And you explained everything soo well, now ive been able to decided meyer lemon it is for my first fruit tree.
I really loved watching your video with all the information, I was able to grow a Lisbon lemon tree from seed, but it doesn't produce for me, and it won't because it was a store-bought lemon. I just bought a Meyer lemon tree it smells so awesome big blooms all over it. I am in the PNW so my tree's having to be indoors. I hope to find some Eurika and Lisbon seeds to grow as the trees are hard to get in my area. Thanks for the video!
I have a Eureka Lemon tree and I've had it for a few years now. It used to give me lots of fruits but now in growing season it flowers and I get small lemons but im lucky if even 1 stays, they all fall off 😢 I feed it I water it I have a grow light and a humidifier. It's in a 16" pot. Any idea? I miss having fruit 😢
Before you even get started I decided to post my answer. Lisbon is best but hard to come by Eureka second also hats to find. Since they grow fruit all year long I don't understand why. Meyers is not a lemon any real baker or lemon lover would never used. Garbage except to those who gave no desire for the real thing. But before you all jump down my throat. A real lemon, especially for zest and cooking... Should Pucker the senses(face).
Someone told me they loved Meyer Lemons today... that was the first thing she told me about lemons when I told her I pick them. I prefer the Eureka for lemonade but I’m gonna try and give Improved Meyer Lemonade a other shot
For me the Four seasons lemon is the best and Meyer not the best. 1: The Four seasons lemon has a edible skin(Yes it has a edible skin ) which is thick and good(I think) for candying meanwhile the Meyer lemon has also a edible skin but it's not worth it (I think) for candying 2:Meyer lemons produce abundant fruit, well the Four seasons lemon absolutely beats the Meyer in production, I have 3 four seasons lemon trees, 2 trees have a height of 4m produce hundreds of medium to large lemons, now they are making flower in autumn - winter. The only problem is that newly transplanted trees are quite weak but when they reach 8 years from transplant they explode in production. 3:They have a lemony flavor adapt to salads, fish, lemonade and a lot of juice despite thick skin. The Meyer has a sweeter note making people who are used to sour lemon tasting a unusual for lemons (I think). And on any else similar and that's it.
Meyer lemonnhands down and twice on weekends. Its easily the best flavor. Now if you need tge avidity for canning or a specific reason for chem8cal reaction then yes. But this was strictly about flavor of raw wedge and in kemonade drink. Noother lemon ttype fruit can touch it. Do another comlarison on Limes be interesting in say lime cream or limeade drink. A great one to compare would me the brazilian limonada which is blended whole line wedges in water strained add ice and either whole milk and sugar or sweet condensed milk. Blend to slushy the ice and serve. Super good. Lemons are not popukar cultivar in beazil but lime is.
Back in the 1960s I worked for an Italian fellow who was a banana distributor various stores in the NYC and Long Island. I drove his semi to the Brooklyn and New Jersey piers and got the a load off the boats. His parents were fruit peddlers back in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. He told me his mother always called the lemon the king of the fruits because of their many uses. I even use the ones that are bad to take the rust off my metal tools.
Hello Mark Jolles . If you are in the Los Angeles area, the Theodore Payne Foundation is one of the BEST nurseries for purchasing Native Plants (I did some educational videos there as well: ruclips.net/video/SwmXb_53ss4/видео.html) Most of the 'mom & pop' (compared to the big box stores) can special order your favorite tree is any size rootstock (dwarf, semi dwarf or standard). Some local examples are Laguna Hills Nursery (Santa Ana), Walter Anderson Nursery (San Diego) Green Thumb Nursery & Armstrong Garden Centers. I hope this helps! Charles :-)
Wow! I just found your channel and I love it! You have so much great information! I will for sure find your Organic paint/ treatment for my Meyer Lemons. I live in Palm Desert where the sun can be brutal!
I live in New Jersey and I'm trying to obtain the Meyer lemons or seeds..I have not found them in my area .. Question..do you have any seeds or a couple Meyer lemons you may send me to taste and to obtain their seeds..Please let me know, Thank you and happy gardening..
Not a fan of Meyer lemons. It doesn't have the distinct lemon zing of a real lemon. I removed my Meyer lemon tree since I prefer the flavor or real lemons instead of an orange/lemon hybrid like the Meyer.
I’ve always eaten organic fruits straight out of the tree without a single incident of getting sick or have never heard of anybody getting sick or even dying from biting into organic fruit from the tree . Maybe these people were lied to and pesticides were heavily coated from the growers .
What makes me mad Is that nobody is finding no new genetic fruit from seed . everything is old discoveries I feel we are missing out across the fruit world
Hi I have a Meyer lemon growing in a pot what can I do with the little pest that is on my soil.looks like a very small flys they can fly a little and mostly walk and chew the leaves when I smash them they die easy .they are very small and have a wings
Hello Charles, I’ve seen many of your videos and I like the way you explain on what you’re working on step by step. Makes my projects much easier and enjoyable, but I I have to mention that every time I see you cut a branch of one your trees And toss it to the side I’m like oh man, how would I like to get that branch. Any way, keep up the good work and keep the videos coming.
My family tried Meyer lemons and it was an all around loser. We prefer tart flavor lemons. I only ever knew of Meyer dwarf trees. That thought made me sad. I decided to look again and see if there were other dwarf trees. I got excited at the Eureka dwarf tree, but when I looked it up I found that they don't ship it to Wisconsin. I wanted to find out cost, so I could grow indoors.
Please advice me, my Meyer Lemon tree that I planted 10 yrs ago in a pot start giving me fruits but the leaves are turning yellow right now and it’s winter. What should I do? I live in East Bay Area. Thank you.
Hello Lilian Strom ! I planted about 100 fruit trees about 10 years ago at my brother's home in Walnut Creek! :-) I just published this week a lesson on foliar feeding your citrus & other tropical (evergreen) fruit trees during the winter. Here is that lesson: ruclips.net/video/lTm-EMgOtKw/видео.html Other factors can be the following: soil that is too damp, too cold & lack of light... in addition to the benefit they will show from a winter foliar feeding. Keep me posted on what you learn from caring for your Meyer this winter! Charles :-)
the lessons were informative but i was disappointed in the comparison. I thought there would be more depth into comparing the flavor. I do not like oranges so I feel like I would not prefer the meyer if i had to pick one tree. I think i shall use traditional tart acidic lemon as that is the reason i use them in any cooking. Lemonade will need a bit more sugar and blueberries. but it feels like your comparison was just a small group of people preferring a sweet drink to a sour one.
Hello Erinpuppy . I'll try to expand the group and taste test in future years. My younger brother LOVES the Meyer lemon in his cooking (not just lemonade), however, my wife prefers the Eureka (which as you said above, is the traditional tart acidic lemon, one would expect when using a lemon). I hope you get a chance to try a Meyer lemon for yourself! The Meyer Lemon is one of the most active, compact growing of all citrus with growth, blooms & fruit... So much fun watching its progress from month to month! Charles :-)
I agree, I'm in sw Phoenix Az, I have an improved Meyer lemon tree in my yard it's about 3 years old, and the lemons are fantastic! superb flavor, the skin is very thin never tasted a better lemon in my life, it's only about 4 feet tall and the branches can hang down because of the lemons are heavy, to help out, I put down steaks and use zip ties to help out the branches that carry fruit so that they don't hang down, I also manipulate branches to position them to grow in an upwards position with the zip ties
Going to the store and trying to ask anyone about citrus is always a nightmare. Your videos have been very informative! I live in South Florida and have a dwarf meyer lemon tree that is determined to produce flowers and fruit until it kills itself. If I could ask you a question, it would be... what are the basic necessities you would tell someone to grab from the store as far as fertilizer Pest Control and obviously a strong sun ? Go easy on me i'm one step below citrusing for dummies. Thanks for your videos!!!
Hello 84MrCaseymajor, Thank you for the compliment! :-) Before returning to LA about 5 years ago, I spent 8 years living in Boynton Beach and Boca-- So I am very familiar with Florida gardening! :-) Here are my top 3 tips for you, or anyone else reading these comments: (1) Feed your plants with a granular organic fertilizer 3x per year, spring, summer and fall. Do not feed your citrus in the winter. (2) For pest control use Captain Jack's spinosad-based product to control leaf miner and other pests. My other favorite product is neem oil, however, the hot summer sun can cause leaf, fruit and stem burn. If using an oil based pest control, I recommend adding the oil in the evening, and then applying IV Organic foliar spray in the morning to keep your plants several degrees cooler. (3) Because you have sandy soil, maintaining the soil nutrition is a serious battle; however, adding a 2-3 layer of mulch (wood chips) around the rootzone area to help slow down the beating of water on the top soil and minimize the washing away of your added fertilizers. Keep the mulch a couple inches away from the tree trunk to avoid the risk of stem rot. I hope these 3 tips helps your Meyer lemon support a couple more fruit! :-) Keep me posted on your gardening successes! Charles
WOW! Your Meyer is blowing (or should I say, blooming) mine away.... I'm on my first round of blooms... And awaiting the primary bloom-time which should be happening in the upcoming few weeks. Charles :-)
Eureka and Lisbon taste about the same. Eureka are larger and have thicker pith. I prefer Eureka because it feels like it's trying very hard to remember citrons and to not be Meyer.
I just had a groundhog eat my Meyer lemon tree!! It was only about a 2-3 foot tree, but it was beautiful and growing fast. In addition to my tomatoes it ate the ENTIRE TREE!!! It was chewed right down to about 6 inches above the soil. The stock the leaves everything devoured!
I think I am just going to order a large tree this time and build a cage around it.
Try roasting that groundhog or cook with rice---like squirrel. Flavors rice excellently!
I'd hate for that to happen to me ugh. Especially when I've been growing one for about a year now
eat the groundhog and establish dominance
Ground hog tastes great with barbecue sauce....
I went to Sprouts and enjoyed my first Meyer Lemon, ever. I simply peeled it and ate it. No contest it is head & tail above the other 2. Very thirst quenching, I might add.
Keep in mind that they are not true lemons. Its mixed with tangerine. So if you want the lemon for health purppses like detox, Meyers wont be good.
Nice video. My wife and I have tried growing Eureka and Lisbon. The Lisbon took almost 4 years to start providing what I call a crop. Interestingly, the Lisbon is not as juicy but seems more lemony in flavor. Long and short, we enjoyed your blind taste experiment and advice on maintaining these trees. Thanks...
So u are saying that for juicing its better the eureka than the lisbon?
Which one has thinner skin?
Back in the 1960s I worked for an Italian who was a banana distributor. I drove a semi to the Brooklyn and New Jersey piers to get a load off the boats from Ecuador. His parents were fruit peddlers in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He said his mother always call the lemon the king of the fruit because it had so many uses. I use the bad ones on my tree to get the rust off my metal tools. When one goes to the store, one can't walk down an aisle with out seeing some product that has a lemon related purpose.
I live in South Florida and I love the garden. Thank you for your tips on how to plant and care for lemons and other citrus. Enjoy your videos very much and the tips.
This was really cool and interesting, a little history, showing variety, break down of each fruit, evaluation. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, very informative, well done.
Don’t care for the Meyer lemon 🍋- I prefer the traditional tartness so I bought a semi-dwarf Eureka variety- great for cooking and yummy 😋 lemonade- I have never tried the Lisbon yet
I have grown meyer myself. They are much easier to grow compared to true lemons (meyer isn't a true lemon) and are very productive even where I live (I don't live in a citrus friendly area). While the juice is ok, the rind is really gross and not lemony at all. If you want to use the rind, stay away from meyer!
Some appear to be extremely productive. If theyre a bushy 10 footer
Thanks
You're welcome Paulo Araujo
! Charles :-)
My Meyer lemon has huge thorns!
Regards from Romania! 👋
I've tried a lot of lemons Meyers the best.
very informative lemon variety
great learning topics
Thank you for the compliment Shabana Syed! :-)
Charles
Good info. One thing though bro, all that time and effort to grow lemon trees only to be butchered by a crappy squeezer! You need a better juicer, loosing half the juice!
Hi, I love the video thanks a lot, can you tell me how to keep your tree from growing really tall, how do I keep it that low
what do you mean? Lisbon variety is actually thornless, at least here in Portugal they are, you have a bigger lemon variety with thorns in here, I believe that variety is Eureka but i'm not sure. But lisbon variety is a smaller fruit from a thornless tree, that's I know for sure :P
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Where can I buy a pink lemon tree?
Can you help I have to garden indoors because to cold outside but I have fungus I'm useing rooting hormone to keep it at bay but how can I permanently get rid of it. Thank you
Hello Pablo,
First, fungus is a good thing! It helps break down the organic materials in your soil, improves the plants absorption of nutrients, water, and so much more! However, if you need to control it's growth, you may want to try a light application of garden neem oil as a soil drench. Neem has some anti-fungal properties that may give you the control you are seeking over the fungus. If that does not work well enough, there are garden products designed to kill fungus, such as this: www.homedepot.com/p/Garden-Safe-20-fl-oz-Fungicide-3-Concentrate-HG-10411X-4/100352267?gclid=CjwKEAiA2abEBRCdx7PqqunM1CYSJABf3qvaMTlXzz14ZtlBGF-BWy5JsXKeUPGD9YskrZdW8ccY3xoC-XPw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Charles :-)
When is a good time to plant a lemon tree in Los Angeles, California? The lemon tree in my new house died three months ago. Should I wait till next March/April to plant a new one? Or can I plant it anytime?
Hello Sozo International,
Sorry to hear about your last lemon tree failure-- sometimes things go wrong even when you have done everything right. I wish you better luck on your second attempt!!!
I am installing a semi-dwarf Eureka lemon tree in the next day or two (also here in Los Angeles).... with this high heat you have got to be careful as a slight stress with 90-100's can toast the tree. And no fertilizers during the first 30-60 days. And adding IV Organic as an organic foliar sunblock as well as brushed onto the lower trunk and branches will help keep it significantly cooler as it attempts to get established during summer. The ideal time is fall or early spring with most fruit tree plantings. Keep me posted on what you decide! :-)
Charles
Can you send me some cuttings I live in San Antonio TX. Please...........
No one can send citrus cuttings to Texas. Order from the Texas Budwood Certification Program.
You can take those rinds, cut them into pieces, put them in a jar or bowl, add sugar, cover, and let it sit for a few hours.
You'll be shocked at how much liquid the sugar pulls from the rinds. As it does, it will dissolve the sugar, and you'll be left with a lemon syrup that tastes as bright and fresh as the lemons themselves because you didn't have to boil it like a standard simple syrup.
Squeeze the lemons through a cheesecloth or something to get the last bits of syrup out (don't leave them in the syrup or it'll get really bitter) and then put it in the fridge. Best lemonade base ever.
Hi Katie, this sounds great , but I'm a little unclear - do you sugar the rinds separately from the lemon/fruit, or all together in pieces?
Thank you for the info
AWESOME TIP!!!! Can't wait to give this a try!!
Or eat them fresh like I do
We dry our rinds, grind into power and put the powder in our heath shakes
Meyer is the clear winner. They tend to be juicer and they don't have a thick white pith that the Eureka has. This makes it easier to zest. If you make lemon marmalade, the white pith will make your jam bitter, so you have to be careful to remove it. With the Meyer, you just use the whole lemon without worrying about it. Some of the comments imply that they Meyer lemon is sweet and not "lemony," which is flat-out wrong-- they are absolutely delicious and very lemony. The only down side is that they don't store as well as the Eureka or Lisbon, which is why you never see them at grocery stores. But that is irrelevant to home growers, because they will stay on the tree indefinitely, until you need them. We have two Meyers and wouldn't trade them for anything.
I have a Meyer, Ponderosa, Lisbon, Variegated Eureka, Santa Teresa, and Eureka. I much prefer the Eureka, which is a true lemon.
Steven Bullen You’ve got it ALL!!! AWESOME!!!
Charles 🍋👍
You list a whole list of lemons :"Sfusato Amalfitano", "Siracusiano DOP", "Four seasons" and others but great comment.
YOU can JUMP to results of taste test: 16:40
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I’m Mexican and cook a lot of Mexican food and I find the eureka lemons work very well if I make Mariscos because the Meyer which is sweeter tastes kinda off to me
Hello Sophia D,
If you want a lemon, for the traditional lemon flavor, then Eureka is the way to go. However, try Meyer lemons next time you prepare a home-made salad dressing, lemonade, or cakes & candies (my family has not experimented with Meyers & sweets, yet). There are some purposes the Meyer just adds a unique, enhanced lemon flavor to foods & drinks. I've really enjoyed having Meyer Lemon trees on my property! But, do not plant it until you find use for the fruit! Charles :-)
I'm white and cook a lot of white food and I find the eureka lemons work very well if I make seafood because the Meyer which is sweeter tastes kinda off to me
@@valchris11 wow racist much?
NPC 42 they deleted their comment. What did they say?
So true.
Not a fan of Meyer lemons, at all. Much prefer the tartness, higher acidic content of Eureka/Lisbon.
Me too my lemon twin
Yuuuh same i got an eureka tree and to me meyers kinda more of an orange looking
If you grew up in Europe you won't consider Meyer to be a true lemon
Omg yes, Meyers are gross the taste is like lemon soap
17:15 for results of the test =)
I've noticed my lemonade tastes more bitter when i use the sqeezer instead of the old spin juicer, whatever it's called. I guess because of the oils in the skin?
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome Mickey Bauer! Makes sense that the "juice" in the skins can change the test when using the fruit press tool. Great point! Charles :-)
Thanks for the time stamp.
Mickey Bauer6v
Thanks. You saved 20 minutes of my life 👍
Meyer lemons are sweeter but less lemony than the Eureka and Lisbon. I also use lemon zest and find the eureka has more citrus oil and so better for cooking.
The ones I sampled from a store were less lemony/flavorful than the Eurekas I love. But I'm wondering if homegrown will have more flavor.
@@jennifereverett6298 organic homegrown certainly gives up zest easier if left to tree ripen, and also benefits from not being dipped in wax or whatever it is (which you can wash off if commercial store bought only option).
@@brianrollins3245 I just tried a very ripe Meyer lemon, and it was delicious--plenty acidic with very noticeable mandarin flavor and aroma!
If you get a Meyer lemon right before it's ripe, around the point that the green is giving in to yellow, you geta wonderful mixture of sweet and tart.
Agreed! Thanks for sharing
Zaiaku666! Charles :-)
When green, yet not too early or too late, it tastes like a normal lemon, only more acidic.
@@alanmercieca3086 Good to know! I didn't like the Meyer lemons I sampled from a store. Eurekas have been my favorite so far, but perhaps I'll like the Meyers this way.
@@jennifereverett6298 It's hard to time it right, yet the ripening time is much faster that way. Also a short picking time, if a tree is full of them, then plenty have to be picked at basically the same time to have a strictly lemon flavor. I have been cooking with them both pure lemon and ripened further, with added sugar. That is the only way that I like them.
@@alanmercieca3086 I just tried a very ripe Meyer lemon, and it was delicious--plenty acidic with very noticeable mandarin flavor and aroma!
Thanks for the video! For me, Lisbon for win, I like the size. Buying (organic) at the local store for now until I'll plant a dwarf in the spring. Blending WHOLE daily (flesh/pith/skin) for 3 weeks and noticing changes (use straw to back of mouth to protect teeth). My clothes are looser and inflammation decreasing
I'm definitely a fan of the Eureka lemon over the Meyer or Lisbon for size, true lemon flavor and acidity, and few seeds/thorns. But if theres's room in the garden I say grow 'em all. Abundance for everyone!
Thank you for sharing this Gern! 😊🌎☀️
Send me scion of heavy laden branch.?
I wonder how what most CHEF's would prefer ,for , baking , dressings , dips,, etc, cheers.
I make juice cubes with excess lemons too, but before that, I zest the lemons, let the zest dry out on a very low heat in the oven, then I freeze that too. Juice and zest all year round!
Great tip! Thank you for sharing with us Laura! :-)
By the way, Armstrong Nursery does not have a source to obtain the Sorrento lemon tree-- And they can usually get their hands on anything. Let me know when you find a source that sells the Sorrento. Thank you,
Charles
If I find one, I'll definitely let you know!
I cryogenically preserve my extra lemons...come at me.
If you prefer a sweeter orange like lemon, then you'll like a meyer lemon. I prefer Eureka lemons
Heya Charles from Oz, I ran my own fruit and veg shop for eleven years and one of my favourite fruits to get in and show customers was the Meyer lemon. Most customers never knew of them and what I loved about them was the lovely feel of the soft skin, the colour, but mostly the sweeter eating aspect. I used to actually offer customers a wedge to eat, against most people's resistance and the number of people who actually enjoyed eating a lemon slice who would never do that would surprise you. It was probably 8 out of 10. The other aspect, which you didn't mention in this video and I haven't read all the comments here, was the fact the Meyer lemon can be peeled easily and will separate into wedged like mandarins. They are thinner in the join of the wedges, so you have to be more careful. I'm sure you are aware of this but it is something many people do not know, and although I actually don't bother eating lemons myself as I don't go for much citrus, and I'd prefer apples and bananas, I found it a beautiful different fruit to surprise customers with. Loving the videos I have seen, just found your channel, excellent stuff. Hope I can get your IV products over here.
This was a very informative and well presented video. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it also answered many of my questions. My only comment... and this is an observation, not a criticism of the overwhelming preference to the Meyer lemon. Of course people are going to prefer the taste of the sweeter Meyer lemon because as you pointed out, it is a cross between a mandarin orange and a lemon. If I want a sweet taste I’ll cut myself an orange but when I need a lemon for cooking, salads etc I want sour... and that’s why I have a Eureka lemon tree in my yard.
Im in L.A. County, CA. Great video!👌 But some things i dont think i heard, are:
1. Which of Eureka and Lisbon have thinner skin and has more juice (for juicing purposes). I dont like lemons with thick hard skin.
2. Which of these 2 give more quantity of lemons and more months of the year? And how many months of the year it gives?
3. Which of the 2 grows faster?
4. Do the flowers of these 2 smell?
I would love to know those answers since im deciding which one i want to buy.
I agree that Meyer are better tasking by far, but are not true lemons, and dont have the same detoxifying capacity like real lemons.
Im in the San Fernando Valley, CA. Can i go buy lemon trees from you?
Where are u located?
And whats the biggest size u sell that already are giving fruit?
Thanks!!❤🍋❤
LOL. That poor little lisbon fruit was way too young for what you did to it.
Eureka always. Meyer doesnt solve my sour cravings
I made lemon ice out of meyers lemons this last week and it is absolutely delicious. I made Chef John's recipe at foodwishes channel. Yummy. You should try it, very easy.
Eureka or Lisbon any one is good . Mayer lemon tastes like unripe mandarin .
If the meyer is a eureka lemon and mandarin hybrid doesn't that mean that people generally don't like lemons?
Id guess
i agree. i feel like we are testing lemon juice vs orange juice. of course people will prefer the sweeter drink. but lemon is for that sour tart to compliment other flavor i love it in desserts or on meat or salad
Improved Meyer is a hybrid created by the university using the original Meyer lemon from China and some variety of mandarin orange that was not kept record of in university records. Meyer lemon has a strong mandarin flavor to it unless it's picked far from ripe yet not too raw, then it tastes a lot like a real lemon, very lemony actually, yet when raw like that it's very acidic, more so than normal lemons.
They MEYER is SOOO good. After trying all three for myself I have to say the Meyer is the most fragrant lemon I have ever smelled! My great grandmother had a tree when she lived in Yorba linda, I am almost sure it was this.
I eat lemons just straight with salt, one of the two I had was a little bit too orangy for me, but second one was just perfect.
Thanks again!!!!!!
Hello AdventureSportFlashlights,
I'm glad you had the opportunity to taste all three side-by-side to truly distinguish the flavors between all these common grown varieties! Charles :-)
Ive been growing a meyer lemon from a seed my son spit out of his iced tea at a restaurant about a year ago. Its about 20 inches tall. I have it in well draining soil. Do you think there will be a way to keep it smaller or should I not even try if it wasnt a grafted root tree. I live in Maryland so I will be bringing it indoors durring the winter months.
Also I have it in its own mylar lined grow box with 2 smaller LED full spectrum bulbs on it on a timer set at around 12 hrs of light a day.
Which one is the most sour among the three? My neighbor has a lemon with strip ( yellow with light green strip)What is the name of that lemon?
Take a picture and ask on Reddit r/gardening
Stick that branch in moist warm soil in full sunlight surrounded by moist air and it will root fast, and it will produce fruit within a year.
I love Eureka lemons, but when I tried some Meyer lemons from 99 Cent Store, I was very unimpressed. They tasted like a mild, bland lemon with a bit of an odd flavor. I imagine that homegrown is better, and it's possible that the ones I ate were under ripe.
I tried a perfectly ripe one with peel on, and it was delicious!
They’re all like that. They have a weird sweetish herb-y flavor. I don’t like Meyer lemons. If you like regular lemons, you probably won’t like them. I suggest buying more Meyer lemons to be sure how you feel about the taste before investing time and money into growing them.
I just painted all my citrus trees with your 3-1 paint. Very easy to mix and it sure smells good. That little can covers a lot more area than I would have suspected. I also painted the bottoms part of the stems of my passion fruit vines. They were looking a little sunburned. Thanks!
New to gardening. Thank you so much for all this info! Going to check into getting the smaller versions. New sub 😊
Hello Mickyunit! Thank you SO MUCH for the compliment & for subscribing!!! Keep me posted on your lemon growing successes!!! Charles :-)
How is your indoor lemon tree growing?
Now I'm feeling so invested in lemon trees. Would really love to get a Meyer lemon tree. I live in the tropical/rainforest area....will that work I wonder...
I love the Myers lemon, never tried the other ones
Italian varieties of
lemmons are bestest with water, sugar, and some crushed ice .
The best choice Ovale di sorento,Salicifolia,Primofiore
If are lemmons "Bio" than are good strong aromatic varieties acidic to medium acidic.
The smell of citrus peel is then felt in the drink. It will best quench your thirst!
Hi Charles, you are really good, you are the best detaild in all aspects of growing lemons, thanks. Canada
Thank you Mario!
Charles 🍋👍
Semi-dwarf and dwarf lisbon for some reason are very minimal to no thorn for some reason
I have a dwarf Meyer and so far haven’t seen any thorns. It has fruited once as it’s approximately 4 years old.
Which of these is the most salmon lemon? Meyer, eureka, Lisbon??
Thank you for washing your fruit first. It always boggled me why gardeners just eat there harvest without washing not thinking of fly droppings or mosquitoes or dirt in wind etc anyway thanks for putting emphasis on that. Just subscribed. And you explained everything soo well, now ive been able to decided meyer lemon it is for my first fruit tree.
I really loved watching your video with all the information, I was able to grow a Lisbon lemon tree from seed, but it doesn't produce for me, and it won't because it was a store-bought lemon. I just bought a Meyer lemon tree it smells so awesome big blooms all over it. I am in the PNW so my tree's having to be indoors. I hope to find some Eurika and Lisbon seeds to grow as the trees are hard to get in my area. Thanks for the video!
I have a Eureka Lemon tree and I've had it for a few years now. It used to give me lots of fruits but now in growing season it flowers and I get small lemons but im lucky if even 1 stays, they all fall off 😢 I feed it I water it I have a grow light and a humidifier. It's in a 16" pot. Any idea? I miss having fruit 😢
Before you even get started I decided to post my answer.
Lisbon is best but hard to come by
Eureka second also hats to find. Since they grow fruit all year long I don't understand why.
Meyers is not a lemon any real baker or lemon lover would never used. Garbage except to those who gave no desire for the real thing.
But before you all jump down my throat. A real lemon, especially for zest and cooking... Should Pucker the senses(face).
Someone told me they loved Meyer Lemons today... that was the first thing she told me about lemons when I told her I pick them. I prefer the Eureka for lemonade but I’m gonna try and give Improved Meyer Lemonade a other shot
For me the Four seasons lemon is the best and Meyer not the best.
1: The Four seasons lemon has a edible skin(Yes it has a edible skin ) which is thick and good(I think) for candying meanwhile the Meyer lemon has also a edible skin but it's not worth it (I think) for candying
2:Meyer lemons produce abundant fruit, well the Four seasons lemon absolutely beats the Meyer in production, I have 3 four seasons lemon trees, 2 trees have a height of 4m produce hundreds of medium to large lemons, now they are making flower in autumn - winter. The only problem is that newly transplanted trees are quite weak but when they reach 8 years from transplant they explode in production.
3:They have a lemony flavor adapt to salads, fish, lemonade and a lot of juice despite thick skin. The Meyer has a sweeter note making people who are used to sour lemon tasting a unusual for lemons (I think). And on any else similar and that's it.
Meyer lemonnhands down and twice on weekends. Its easily the best flavor. Now if you need tge avidity for canning or a specific reason for chem8cal reaction then yes. But this was strictly about flavor of raw wedge and in kemonade drink. Noother lemon ttype fruit can touch it.
Do another comlarison on Limes be interesting in say lime cream or limeade drink. A great one to compare would me the brazilian limonada which is blended whole line wedges in water strained add ice and either whole milk and sugar or sweet condensed milk. Blend to slushy the ice and serve. Super good. Lemons are not popukar cultivar in beazil but lime is.
Back in the 1960s I worked for an Italian fellow who was a banana distributor various stores in the NYC and Long Island. I drove his semi to the Brooklyn and New Jersey piers and got the a load off the boats. His parents were fruit peddlers back in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. He told me his mother always called the lemon the king of the fruits because of their many uses. I even use the ones that are bad to take the rust off my metal tools.
Awsome story!
Where does he buy all of the plants, especially dwarfs and native groundcovers? Can nurseries be listed along with videos?
Hello Mark Jolles
. If you are in the Los Angeles area, the Theodore Payne Foundation is one of the BEST nurseries for purchasing Native Plants (I did some educational videos there as well: ruclips.net/video/SwmXb_53ss4/видео.html) Most of the 'mom & pop' (compared to the big box stores) can special order your favorite tree is any size rootstock (dwarf, semi dwarf or standard). Some local examples are Laguna Hills Nursery (Santa Ana), Walter Anderson Nursery (San Diego) Green Thumb Nursery & Armstrong Garden Centers. I hope this helps! Charles :-)
Wow! I just found your channel and I love it! You have so much great information! I will for sure find your Organic paint/ treatment for my Meyer Lemons. I live in Palm Desert where the sun can be brutal!
I live in New Jersey and I'm trying to obtain the Meyer lemons or seeds..I have not found them in my area .. Question..do you have any seeds or a couple Meyer lemons you may send me to taste and to obtain their seeds..Please let me know, Thank you and happy gardening..
Not a fan of Meyer lemons. It doesn't have the distinct lemon zing of a real lemon. I removed my Meyer lemon tree since I prefer the flavor or real lemons instead of an orange/lemon hybrid like the Meyer.
You can here the host saying “Stay here” to the videographer.
IMO, the Meyer is not a lemon, I am repulsed by it. I prefer real lemons..! It is a marketing dud.
I’ve always eaten organic fruits straight out of the tree without a single incident of getting sick or have never heard of anybody getting sick or even dying from biting into organic fruit from the tree . Maybe these people were lied to and pesticides were heavily coated from the growers .
What makes me mad Is that nobody is finding no new genetic fruit from seed . everything is old discoveries I feel we are missing out across the fruit world
Meyer lemons work great for American drinks and desserts, but do not work for Asian foods.
Which of these lemons are sold in Walmart stores? I'd really love to know.
You go tit backwards. If you did that, 4-5 people picked Eureka.
Hi I have a Meyer lemon growing in a pot what can I do with the little pest that is on my soil.looks like a very small flys they can fly a little and mostly walk and chew the leaves when I smash them they die easy .they are very small and have a wings
Hello! My Meyer lemons get large with thick pith. Any idea why that might be happening?
Hello Charles, I’ve seen many of your videos and I like the way you explain on what you’re working on step by step.
Makes my projects much easier and enjoyable, but I I have to mention that every time I see you cut a branch of one your trees
And toss it to the side I’m like oh man, how would I like to get that branch. Any way, keep up the good work and keep the videos coming.
Dude, you know a lot about lemons, but you have no idea how to make a real lemonade. Google Food Wishes lemonade.
My family tried Meyer lemons and it was an all around loser. We prefer tart flavor lemons. I only ever knew of Meyer dwarf trees. That thought made me sad. I decided to look again and see if there were other dwarf trees. I got excited at the Eureka dwarf tree, but when I looked it up I found that they don't ship it to Wisconsin. I wanted to find out cost, so I could grow indoors.
Honestly, i thought a lemon was just one kind. Awesome video. Im in WI. Can I grow lemons and Limes here ?
In containers and indoors during the cold months
Not surprised that the lemon which was crossed with an orange would be the tastiest. :)
It is good for us to eat some dirt (not close to streets or visible bird shit) , we need it for our microbiom.
Hey, I'm Lisbon
I thought you were American?
I started watching having no idea how informative this would be. I said to myself, wow, this guy really knows ... well, lemons! Thank you so much.
I would love to grow lemons here in Britain...any advice?
I need you help lol I want to plant a garden but don’t know we’re to start
Thank you for the great breakdown on this video. I’m interested in citrus trees and know nothing. Now I k ow a little bit!
Where would one buy these varieties for planting?
Weird ...my Meyer lemon fruits are much smaller than regular lemon
Please advice me, my Meyer Lemon tree that I planted 10 yrs ago in a pot start giving me fruits but the leaves are turning yellow right now and it’s winter. What should I do? I live in East Bay Area. Thank you.
Hello Lilian Strom
! I planted about 100 fruit trees about 10 years ago at my brother's home in Walnut Creek! :-) I just published this week a lesson on foliar feeding your citrus & other tropical (evergreen) fruit trees during the winter. Here is that lesson: ruclips.net/video/lTm-EMgOtKw/видео.html Other factors can be the following: soil that is too damp, too cold & lack of light... in addition to the benefit they will show from a winter foliar feeding. Keep me posted on what you learn from caring for your Meyer this winter! Charles :-)
the lessons were informative but i was disappointed in the comparison. I thought there would be more depth into comparing the flavor. I do not like oranges so I feel like I would not prefer the meyer if i had to pick one tree. I think i shall use traditional tart acidic lemon as that is the reason i use them in any cooking. Lemonade will need a bit more sugar and blueberries. but it feels like your comparison was just a small group of people preferring a sweet drink to a sour one.
Hello Erinpuppy
. I'll try to expand the group and taste test in future years. My younger brother LOVES the Meyer lemon in his cooking (not just lemonade), however, my wife prefers the Eureka (which as you said above, is the traditional tart acidic lemon, one would expect when using a lemon). I hope you get a chance to try a Meyer lemon for yourself! The Meyer Lemon is one of the most active, compact growing of all citrus with growth, blooms & fruit... So much fun watching its progress from month to month! Charles :-)
There’s no need to wash citrus unless they’re visibly dirty 🙄
I agree, I'm in sw Phoenix Az, I have an improved Meyer lemon tree in my yard it's about 3 years old, and the lemons are fantastic! superb flavor, the skin is very thin never tasted a better lemon in my life, it's only about 4 feet tall and the branches can hang down because of the lemons are heavy, to help out, I put down steaks and use zip ties to help out the branches that carry fruit so that they don't hang down, I also manipulate branches to position them to grow in an upwards position with the zip ties
Good thinking!
thanks for this informative video!
I've just bought and planted in a container the Eureca lemon, will see how it goes
how has it been going
Going to the store and trying to ask anyone about citrus is always a nightmare. Your videos have been very informative! I live in South Florida and have a dwarf meyer lemon tree that is determined to produce flowers and fruit until it kills itself. If I could ask you a question, it would be... what are the basic necessities you would tell someone to grab from the store as far as fertilizer Pest Control and obviously a strong sun ? Go easy on me i'm one step below citrusing for dummies. Thanks for your videos!!!
Might I add it has some green fruit on it and is in full bloom, third time since Christmas!
Hello 84MrCaseymajor,
Thank you for the compliment! :-)
Before returning to LA about 5 years ago, I spent 8 years living in Boynton Beach and Boca-- So I am very familiar with Florida gardening! :-) Here are my top 3 tips for you, or anyone else reading these comments: (1) Feed your plants with a granular organic fertilizer 3x per year, spring, summer and fall. Do not feed your citrus in the winter. (2) For pest control use Captain Jack's spinosad-based product to control leaf miner and other pests. My other favorite product is neem oil, however, the hot summer sun can cause leaf, fruit and stem burn. If using an oil based pest control, I recommend adding the oil in the evening, and then applying IV Organic foliar spray in the morning to keep your plants several degrees cooler. (3) Because you have sandy soil, maintaining the soil nutrition is a serious battle; however, adding a 2-3 layer of mulch (wood chips) around the rootzone area to help slow down the beating of water on the top soil and minimize the washing away of your added fertilizers. Keep the mulch a couple inches away from the tree trunk to avoid the risk of stem rot. I hope these 3 tips helps your Meyer lemon support a couple more fruit! :-) Keep me posted on your gardening successes! Charles
WOW! Your Meyer is blowing (or should I say, blooming) mine away.... I'm on my first round of blooms... And awaiting the primary bloom-time which should be happening in the upcoming few weeks. Charles :-)
thanks!!!!
My pleasure 84MrCaseymajor! :-)
Charles
Meyers!! My hubby promised to get ame a meyer tree in the spring!!
I don't like Mayer lemons, because they are too sweet and don't taste like lemons. Which lemons are sour like lemons, Eureka or Lisbon?
Eureka and Lisbon taste about the same. Eureka are larger and have thicker pith. I prefer Eureka because it feels like it's trying very hard to remember citrons and to not be Meyer.