I am just thrilled. My Meyer lemon tree, now probably 5 years old, has produced what I think is a bumper crop. The first couple of winters, I kept it in a spare bedroom when temperatures approached freezing. Last year I potted it up into a 19″ rectangular pot. The tree has flourished to the point that a big decision must now be made. If I want to have guests, there is no room for the tree. Which shall it be - tree or guests in the spare bedroom? Alas there is no choice. Sadly I will have to miss the fragrance of its winter blossoms - they will help perfume the greenhouse at our Arlington store instead. (As a footnote, Michael and Lorie planted their Meyer lemon outside in a protected spot. I will let you know how it fares this winter).
Meanwhile we are in the process of harvesting 56 lemons. I have already made some Meyer lemon marmalade - my husband loves it. I am anxious to taste the preserved lemons - this is a new one for me. Meyer lemon limoncello is next on the list. And half of the lemons are still waiting to be picked.
What a treat this has been…
Responses to “A bumper crop”
January 27th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
keep it in a bright light indoors and do not let it dry out. you should be smelling blossoms by now. i usually start feeding it once i bring it outside again.
February 4th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Many thanks Ruth. Yes, I have lots of blossoms though I have lost a lot of leaves. I am assuming that to be normal.
January 21st, 2010 at 12:40 pm
I bought one last spring and potted it outside in a large round pot. I brought it into a sun room for winter where it is now. It only produced a few lemons before I brought it in. Any tips as to how I can get it going? I plan to move it back out after the last freeze.