For more than a century, the Meyer lemon was known mostly for its looks. In its native China, it was primarily a decorative houseplant. A cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, the Meyer lemon ...

When should I expect my Meyer lemons to be ripe? How will I know when they are ready to harvest? Meyer lemons ripen, between November and April. You probably noticed they flowered over a long period ...

1. Candied honey–Meyer lemon zest: Zest Meyer lemons into thin strips. Warm honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a small ...

Proper watering keeps Meyer lemon trees healthy and productive, helping them grow strong roots and produce sweet fruit. Water ...

Of all citrus trees, Meyer lemons (Citrus x meyeri or C. limon x C. reticulata) are perhaps the easiest to grow in our area. Thought to be a cross between a lemon and a sweet orange or tangerine, ...

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...

If Cezanne had lived not in France but in Southern California, his still lifes would have overflowed with Meyer lemons. Plump, smooth-skinned, colored an unmistakable dark yellow -- canary yellow, the ...

When I asked my girlfriend recently to pick up lemons for making cocktails and she brought me Meyer lemons, I was a little dismayed at first. The Meyer lemon, a cross between a lemon and a mandarin ...

Q. I have a Meyer lemon tree that is covered with fruit, but it is only starting to turn yellow. My neighbor tells me that I need to pick the fruit before we get freezing temperatures because the ...