20 Meyer Lemon Recipes That’ll Make You Glad It’s Winter (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take for a Meyer lemon tree to bear fruit? ›

As for fruit, the Meyer lemon tree should produce citrus every year after it reaches maturity—i.e., around four years old. Growing a citrus tree on your own may sound daunting—most of us aren't farmers—but we promise it's just as easy as caring for your favorite houseplant (and maybe easier in some cases).

Meyer lemons prefer temperatures between 50°F and 80°F degrees. Once temperatures drop below 50°F, prepare to bring your tree inside and stop feeding. Place your lemon tree near a south facing window in a sunny location.

Citrus trees, such as oranges, lemons, and limes, thrive in slightly acidic soil. Coffee grounds have a mild acidic nature, making them an ideal amendment to help balance the pH levels around your citrus trees.

For Meyer Lemon Trees, you want a mix that doesn't skimp on phosphorus or potassium. A balanced 10-10-10 or 14-7-14 mix can work wonders. But remember, too much nitrogen and your tree might go all leafy on you, at the expense of flowers and fruit.

#1 Milk and Dairy Products

The acid in lemon can destabilise the proteins in dairy, resulting in a lumpy texture. If you did not intend to make paneer, this phenomenon could be rather unpleasant. Also, consuming milk products and lemon together can trigger acidic reactions and cause severe heartburn and acidity.

Prior to performing the trick, the magician prepares the lemon by cutting a long slot into it by forcing a knife or pencil into the fruit from the end. A bill or card is then folded up and inserted into the hole. The flesh of the fruit will close up when the knife is removed, becoming very difficult to see.

According to a research, lemon scent can improve cognitive function and help relieve stress. Study participants reported the lemon scent “sends you to a happy place,” which is advice often given to people in stressful situations.

Yes, you can. The method is simple, and the result is fabulous. You'll find many uses for frozen lemons, and you can use nearly every part of the fruit in the process. Freezing lemons means you'll always have fresh lemon on hand to add zip to dishes and tang to drinks.

Reduce Watering

In winter, you only need to water your citrus tree once every 3–4 weeks! It might not seem like enough, considering that you need to water multiple times per week in spring and summer. But this will help your tree to remain in dormancy and build up the energy for next year's growth spurt.

When freezing whole lemons, keep them in a food-safe plastic bag, like a Glad^® FLEX'N SEAL™ Freezer Bag with as little air as possible. Always wash lemons thoroughly before stashing them away in your freezer. You can also freeze lemon slices to add a spritz of lemon juice to drinks or dishes.

Can a Meyer lemon tree survive winter? ›

Meyer Lemon Trees are very cold hardy and can withstand temperatures down to about 20 degrees. If your area gets colder than that, your tree will need to be planted in a container and brought inside when the temperature drops. But when they're inside, winter heat can dry them out.

Even if you live in a USDA Hardiness Zone, where Meyer lemon trees can survive in the ground, you'll still need to cover your plants when temperatures dip below freezing.

Yuzus are the hardiest citrus, withstanding temperatures down to 24 degrees. But lemons, citron and Oroblanco grapefruit are among the least cold-hardy, to just 32 degrees. Some lime varieties can handle temps down to 30 degrees, others to 32.

You don't need two Meyer Lemons to produce fruit - since they are self-fertile, a single tree will produce lemons. However, having multiple trees can increase pollination and lead to larger harvests.

Meyer lemons are “self-pollinating,” which means you don't need a second tree to get fruit. The pollen on the tree will cling to the stigmas in other flowers, which creates the little lemons. Outside, wind and insects will do the pollinating for you, but inside it may need assistance.

Reasons for No Fruit on Lemon Trees

Flowers lead to fruit, and a lack of blooms means your tree cannot produce. Some reasons for this would be incorrect cultivation, lack of nutrients, insufficient water and bad rootstock.