Tag: Lemon

A Eureka lemon tree can be grown in a pot, but it’s best if the container remains outdoors when it’s not being overwintered. It’s a great option if you live in a cool climate, or have the right environment for a citrus tree but you only have limited space. Which lemon tree is best for […]

Lemons are best kept in the fridge—period. Stashed in the fridge in the crisper drawer or on a shelf, fresh lemons will keep for two weeks or more. If you really want your lemons to last, pop them in a sealed container (there are even specialty produce keepers for this purpose) or a zip-top bag. […]

Eureka lemons are among the most popular everbearing citrus trees, but they are also among the most prone to insect infestation and may be shorter-lived as a result. Which is better Eureka lemon or Meyer lemon? Eureka lemons, which are the kind you’re most likely to find in your grocery store, have a sour, tangy […]

‘Lisbon’ lemons are naturally very thorny. You may have one of these types of lemon trees instead of the nearly thornless ‘Eureka. ‘ Check the nursery tag for the name of the cultivar. Do Lisbon lemons have thorns? Lisbon lemons tend to be thorny. Thorniness can decrease with tree age. Lisbon lemon trees are large […]

A good quality sour lemon with high juice and acid levels. The fruits of Eureka and Lisbon are very similar. Which is better Meyer or Lisbon lemon? The Eureka lemon contains a moderate amount of juice, and the Lisbon lemon contains more juice than the Eureka. Both the Eureka and the Lisbon are grown primarily […]

Like many commercial fruits, the eureka lemon tree is self-pollinating. You can add a fan to help “shake” the flowers during pollination, but that isn’t strictly necessary. You can also manually pollinate this tree to ensure a good growth cycle, but this is also not necessary. Which lemon is better Meyer or Eureka? Eureka lemons, […]

Shaping and branch pruning is done in the winter when the growth of the ‘Lisbon’ lemon tree slows, as lemon trees grow all year round without entering a dormant period in the winter. Pinching off excess fruit while they are still small produces larger lemons. The ideal fruit spacing is 4 to 6 inches apart. […]

The origin of the lemon is unknown, though lemons are thought to have first grown in Assam (a region in northeast India), northern Myanmar or China. A genomic study of the lemon indicated it was a hybrid between bitter orange (sour orange) and citron. What is original citrus? The three ancestral (sometimes characterized as “original” […]

Dry weather or infrequent watering may cause your lemons to have a dry pulp. Water stress may prompt the tree to absorb moisture from the fruit’s pulp, resulting in lemons with little juice. This reabsorption may also occur if you leave the lemons on the tree too long after they ripen. Why are my lemons […]

20 ft. tall. How to Grow Eureka Lemon Trees Common Name Eureka lemon tree, ‘Garey’s Eureka’ Mature Size Up to 20 ft. tall Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade Soil Type Loamy, sandy, clay Soil pH Well-drained, moist How much space does a Eureka lemon tree need? Although a citrus tree can grow over 20 […]

Eureka lemon trees produce oblong, juicy fruit that has a medium-gold color, and while the skin is thicker than that of Meyer lemons, it is softer. Meyer lemons tend to be sweeter and less acidic than eureka lemons. Which lemons are the juiciest? From all the types of lemons you could choose, Meyer lemons will […]

Lemon trees are happy in containers, provided they have enough root room and good drainage. We recommend ‘Improved Meyer’ (USDA Zones 9–11) as one of the best varieties to grow in a pot, because it is naturally dwarfed. It will mature to just 3 to 5 feet. Which lemon tree is best for pots? Some […]

Planting and Landscape Design Spread of a lemon tree can be equal to its height, resulting in standard-size trees attaining a spread of 30 feet. Dwarf trees spread as little as 5 feet. Trees of smaller stature can be planted in the ground. What is the difference between a dwarf lemon tree and a regular […]

The bright yellow fruits grow on evergreen trees that can reach 4 to 6 meters in height and were developed in Los Angeles in the mid-19th century from Italian lemon varieties. Eureka lemons are highly valued for their aromatic, oily rind, balanced sweet and sharp flavor, and consistency in size and appearance. Which is better […]

If you want a smaller tree that would not require a lot of space and can be taken indoors, the dwarf eureka lemon tree is a good choice. The dwarf eureka lemon tree’s size is just 10 to 15 feet when planted directly in the ground. However, they tend to be just around 3 to […]

Ponderosa lemon is less cold-hardy than a true lemon. It bears medium to large fruit with a thick and bumpy rind. The fruits are seedy, and while they look similar to a citron, they taste like a lemon. What are the biggest lemons? Ponderosa lemons, botanically a part of the Citrus genus, are a very […]

Meyer lemon fruits have a sweeter, less acidic flavour than the more common Lisbon or Eureka supermarket lemon varieties. The pulp is a dark yellow and contains up to 10 seeds per fruit. Which lemon has the most seeds? Bush Lemon Bush lemons have very thick skin, lots of seeds and a strong citrus flavor. […]

Once your lemons start to grow, give them time to mature. They can take around six months to mature. Don’t harvest them until their skin changes from green to dark yellow. When your sweet Meyer Lemons are ready, their skin will be a shade of yellow that’s similar to the color of an egg yolk. […]

“Lisbon” (Citrus limon “Lisbon”) and “Eureka” (Citrus limon “Eureka”) lemons both have medium-thick skins. “Ponderosa” (Citrus limon x Citrus medica) is a lemon hybrid that grows into a small tree with grapefruit-sized lemons that have thick skins and numerous seeds. Why does my lemon tree have thick skin? The thick rind is caused by either […]

Widely accepted as the best all-round acidic lemon to grow, Eureka also has the benefit of having no spikes on the plant. This you’ll be pleased about come harvesting time. What is the best variety of lemon tree? Across the country, the Meyer Lemon Tree is the most popular choice. It is a sweet version […]