Do you love lemons?
If you’re a lemon fanatic like me and enjoy having lemons in just about any beverage or with your food, you should consider purchasing a Meyer Lemon Tree. You can do a lot with lemons such as zesting, juicing, making doughnuts, lemon curd, lemon chiffon pie, and much more. As easy as it sounds heading to the store and grabbing some lemons, nothing beats the satisfaction of growing your own lemons, heading to the back yard, and picking the perfect lemon for your dish.
Why the Meyer Lemon Tree?
These lemon trees are self-fertile which means you only need one tree to produce the fruit. Although planting several lemon trees will provide you with a great harvest, it’s not necessary. When purchasing a Meyer Lemon tree, it’s important to choose a pot with good drainage. You will need peat moss, potting soil, and perlite in order to properly plant the tree and give it the best life. If there are any dry roots on the tree, you can cut these to ensure proper growth. Add the tree to the potting soil and add soil surrounding the tree. To reduce or eliminate air pockets when watering, gently pull the tree upward when you’re watering.
The outcome of the Meyer Lemon Tree
Meyer lemon trees will produce fruit depending on how well the tree has been taken care of. Some trees such as grafted will produce fruit in as little as two years while a tree grown from the seed can take three to seven years to start producing fruit. Although growing a lemon tree takes time and patience, the outcome of receiving beautiful delicious fruit will give anticipation for years to come.
Meyer Lemon Tree 