Most lemon trees are ready to harvest about 6 to 9 months after they flower. Typically, this occurs in late fall through ...

Growing up, I never knew the difference between a sweet Meyer lemon and an acidic Lisbon. Or a Eureka lemon. All I knew was that on weekends, I was out of bed by 7 a.m. because there were fruit trees ...

What is a Meyer lemon tree? The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less susceptible to viruses) came from the University ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. When she was 15, Azadeh Taefi started a seed from a store-bought Persian ...

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

To do this, find an actively growing but slightly matured shoot on a lemon tree and cut a small section just below the leaf. Add rooting hormone to the cut to encourage growth. Then, place the cutting ...

When I first moved into my house, one of the perks was a full-grown orange tree in the yard, which produced an annual bumper crop of intensely sweet and flavorful fruits. After eating as much of the ...

BEIRUT: A once popular Mediterranean citrus specialty has nearly disappeared from markets across the country. A historic staple of citrus orchids, sweet lemons, native to India and long cultivated ...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade — but what about when life does not give you lemons? Well, you make the lemons yourself (with a bit of soil, gardening and patience for about 15 years!).