Meyer Lemon tree producing so many (too many?!) flowers!
Jon Zar
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Comments (4)Thanks, John. Would anyone else care to share their opinion as to what's happening with this little plant?. I've looked on this site and couldn't find anything that remotely looks like what I'm dealing with. I thank you all so much :-)...See MoreMeyer lemons - how many is too many?
Comments (37)I have had a Meyer lemon for about two years- I’m guessing it was 2-3 years when I got it. It is grafted into an unknown rootstock. I bought it from my tree guy at the farmers market. Right now it is very healthy. It is about five foot tall and has about 40 grape sized lemons on it. It is still trying to bloom again and has a few babies as well. It dropped at least half of its baby fruits on its own. It is in a large terra-cotta pot. My question is this.... if I don’t want my tree to grow any more, should I forego thinning and just let all of the lemons mature? Does a tree drop larger than grape sized fruit? It is outdoors and gets lots of sun here in 7b. Also- I seem to have some tiny white flies in the dirt around the base and some spiders spinning webs to catch some random bugs that are on it. I’m not a huge fan of insecticidal soap. Any other suggestions for me. My first two summers with this tree were disappointing. One year I had about 5 good sized lemons and huge storm blew the tree over and knocked odd most of them, and last year I ended up with one lemon that refused to ripped for a year. It was not tasty....See MoreToo Many Lemons
Comments (22)I was going to suggest lemonade too. That uses the largest amount of lemons @ a time, IMPE. I had a Meyer lemon tree for many years until it finally gave up the ghost (it was over 40 years old). When I had too much fruit, I would take a bunch to work & make homemade lemonade w/ the kids @ playcamp. Here's my recipe - also you don't have to put as much sugar in as called for: Lemonade / Strawberry Lemonade yield: 1 gallon Ingredients: 2 cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice (approx. 6-7 lemons) - save some peel for flavoring 2 cups sugar water ice 1-1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries - if frozen, thaw berries before using Basic Lemonade Recipe: Pare several thin strips of lemon peel from lemons, using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, set aside. In a heat-proof bowl, measuring cup or pan, mix sugar with 2 cups boiling hot water & pieces of lemon peel. Stir until dissolved completely & set aside to cool. While syrup cools, juice lemons, measure & put lemon juice in a 1 gallon pitcher or jar, then add sugar syrup with peel, stirring well. Add water & ice to make 1 gallon. Note - lemon peel adds extra lemon flavor Strawberry Lemonade Follow directions above, but before adding water & ice, add well-crushed or pureed strawberries to lemon/sugar mixture, mix well, then add water & ice to make 1 gallon. Note - For best results, puree berries in a blender w/ some of the water, then add to rest of ingredients - use more water to rinse out blender container , then use that water for lemonade, so you don't lose any of the berry flavor. You may use other berries or soft fruits instead of strawberries . Also, FWIW, Around here, people will put a box of excess fruit from their trees by the curb w/ a 'FREE' sign & some plastic bags for the taking....See MoreHelp! Meyer Lemon tree not doing too well.
Comments (4)Your soils looks very dense. And that might be the problem. Not enough oxygen at the root area. How warm/cold is the floor area? Any cold draft?...See Moremksmth zone 7a Tulsa Oklahoma
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