Dooryard fruit is a great way to have fresh fruit without the associated costs. Meyer lemons have thin skins, which is why they aren’t produced commercially, since they would not survive shipping well. Grow a Meyer Lemon tree at homes in a USDA cold hardiness zone 8 through 11 and have fresh lemons to garnish meals, make desserts, or refreshing lemonade. Containers are another method for growing Meyer Lemon trees for people that either want the ability to bring the plant with them, renters for instance, or for people that don’t have space in the yard all year for a tree to grow. Whatever the planting method, a Meyer Lemon tree will brighten any home.
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The Standard Improved Meyer and Dwarf Improved Meyer are the most popular varieties. Dwarf rootstock trees are used in containers for indoor or patio growing, or even brought along for some full time RVers that love the fresh lemons. Standard Improved Meyer planted outside will grow to 8 to 10 feet tall. Meyer Lemon trees are very productive for their size. Look for Meyer Lemon trees for sale online or in local nursery dealer stock. Some trees may already have fruit on the tree when you purchase them.
Meyer lemon tree diseases are similar to the same problems most citrus have. Citrus tristeza virus, sooty mold, greasy spot, and foot rot are the problems to look out for. Contact a local county extension agent or other specialist if problems persist after detection and initial treatment.
Meyer lemons are considered a cross between lemon and mandarin orange. Fresh lemonade is a major use for lemons. Garnish fish with a twist of lemon, make a lemon meringue pie with a small amount of fresh lemon juice. Meyer lemon zest also adds greatly to a recipe. Sprinkle lemon juice over cut bananas or apples and they will stay fresher and delay brown spots on the cut surfaces.
Juice the lemon and store in freezer containers. Fresh fruit can stand at room temperature for several days, or store in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator for several weeks.
The convenience of a lemon tree at home, is a wonderful addition. Knowing where food comes from is always of benefit to the end consumer, and the aroma from Meyer Lemon blossoms add to this fruit tree’s positives.
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