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If you'd like to grace your small garden with a fruit tree, consider this delicious lemon variety. It's compact enough ...
Meyer lemon trees kept indoors in containers may need help with pollination. "If you're growing your lemon tree indoors and it starts to flower, hand-pollinate the blossoms with a little ...
Q: I have a Meyer lemon tree in a pot outdoors for the summer. When we bought it, it had one lemon. But it has produced flowers twice and when the lemon reaches pea size they fall off.
Meyer lemon trees are self-pollinating so you only need one fruit to produce fruit. Outdoors, the tree is pollinated by insects. To produce fruit indoors, the flowers need to be hand-pollinated.
Most Meyer lemon trees in nurseries have been grafted onto other root stock. Meyer lemons should be planted in full sun, away from structures and other trees. They don’t like crowding.
The Meyer lemon can be grown by itself as it is self-pollinating. Make sure it has good drainage, whether planted outside or in a container. If you plant it outside, choose a spot with afternoon ...
My first Meyer lemon tree produced a dozen lemons in its second season. My 2-year old grandson proudly picked every single one, while they were still green and inedible. Now 6, he still enjoys ...
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 ...
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Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow ...