2/18/10

Meyer Lemon Blooms in Spring

The meyer lemon bushes are looking healthy right now. They have survived what I hope will be the worst of the cold and have loaded up with fruit and blossoms.

I usually have ripe fruit in December. The variety is considered everbearing according to one IFAS article about Florida citrus varieties. Another IFAS article says that harvest is from November to March.

This website says that from bloom to harvest, a meyer lemon needs 3-4 months. So, I should have fruit ready to eat in May or June. Here, June is very hot, so we'll see.
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2 comments:

  1. How exciting to see the bloom and the fuits in your own backyard! I only have papaya trees in my yard, but I love the sweet fragrance of the citrus blossoms.

    I live in south florida (zone 10). Welcome to visit my garden at http://sefloridagardenevolvement.blogspot.com/.

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  2. It would be exciting to have citrus in the ground! I do have trifoliate oranges but they are more like golf-ball sized seedy lemons. Hardy to zone 5, though. I wish I could have meyer lemons, they're delicious! I hope you have a fantastic crop. :)

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