How To Grow BUSHELS Of The World's BEST Lemon!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If you enjoyed this video, please "Like" and share to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😊TIMESTAMPS for convenience: 0:00 Intro To Growing Meyer Lemons 0:43 History Of The Meyer Lemon Tree 4:39 Meyer Lemon Fruit Production 5:50 Meyer Lemon VS Grocery Store Lemon 8:38 Store Lemon VS Meyer Lemon Taste Test 11:26 Where To Buy Lemon Trees 12:20 Adventures With Dale

[@matthewmaxcy1574]

Send me seeds please?

[@matthewmaxcy1574]

Send me a few cuttings please?

[@raksha1940]

Can this be grown on Jacksonvolle Florida?

[@raksha1940]

Please send the address where this can be purchased.. Thank you!

[@Dixiegirl2018]

I have a small Meyer lemon tree (zone 8b) could you give me some tips on how to care for it ; it’s growing very slowly ; how often should it be fertilized and when ?

[@alidadebruyn36]

I’m busy growing the worlds best lemon tree 🤣 it used to grow on my uncles farm back in the 1970,s/1980’s in Rhodesia. It is now growing in my brothers garden in South Africa. I now have taken pups and started growing it in the Uk. It is a sweet lemon something I’ve never tasted before or after. This tree I’m growing has to be the best lemon tree ever

[@cindypye578]

I had been planning to grow Meyer Lemons hopefully this spring. This video just solidified my decision to do so. I think they’ll do well in Louisiana zone 8a. Thank you!

[@sharonthehuman5954]

I saw Costco was selling them recently in case you want to know what they taste like.

[@cindypye578]

@@sharonthehuman5954 Thank you. The closest Costco is 2-3 hours away, but I have seen them at Lowe’s before.

[@CCAnne]

@@cindypye578 I just got one at Lowe’s today not sure if you picked one up yet or not

[@cindypye578]

@@CCAnne I haven’t yet. We don’t have the place fir it ready yet.

[@johnatyoutube]

I love Meyer lemons. They're all I use for lemonade. I love their mildness and floral flavor. I've been growing my own from seed. It will be interesting to see how they turn out.

[@jamesmummerfied3044]

you should rewatch the video. from seeds is not a good idea. best of luck anyway.

[@lagoya]

Had to bring my little Meyer lemon indoors and now it is blooming like crazy! It is one of three citrus I am keeping indoors until the weather warms up but the only one that is so prolific with its blooms. The whole room smells glorious 🥰 even if it didn’t produce any fruit (which I’m REALLY looking forward to after watching your video), I would still want to grow it for those flowers!

[@margaretmarshall3645]

Mine flowers like crazy just when it’s time to take it in for the winter, which is delightful. BUT I recently saw a recommendation to either pollinate it manually with a little paintbrush, or put it outdoors on warm days so bees can pollinate it. I’m thinking this may be why mine hasn’t produced any fruit!

[@melaniedennis9540]

Take a fine soft 🖌 and hand pollinate them.

[@riosfamilygarden]

Hello Mr. MG. I want to say thank you for all of your videos. The way you teach and show your videos is awesome. I appreciate that. I too am in Zone 8B and I've learned a lot over the four years I been gardening. Do you have a video of rooting the cutting of your Meijer Lemon tree? Thank you again. Keep up the awesome work. 🌱🍀🌿

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! I appreciate it. I have not rooted a citrus cutting before. I've heard it is more challenging than plants like figs, for instance.

[@frankulino98]

Thank you, Marc for making these great videos, we are grateful for your knowledge and experience. I know of no other grower that packs more valuable information into a video than you. Happy New Year!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It's Anthony, but thanks! 😀 Happy New Year.

[@diannevaldez8670]

@@TheMillennialGardener once I accidentally called you Dale!!! Sorry I had Dale on the brain.

[@elisattack5645]

Just a little thing that i really appreciate about this video: the Celsius conversion. It saves me having to Google in the middle of your great video. I've had my eye on a Meyer lemon for so long now so it's really great to know what it's capable of surviving, since the temp where I am in Canada can go down from 1c to -10c in a matter of hours.

[@Wendy-ir6ww]

Thanks for sharing all about this variety and about Eureka Lemons, I had been considering the Meyer mainly because it's just so popular among the places I buy from, but as I use lemons mostly for their skin (rind and zest in baked goods) and highly acidic juice (for canning), they're really not best for my needs and as such I'll be getting a true lemon for said purposes.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The typical grocery store lemons are Lisbon and Eureka lemons. The Eureka lemons are the larger, pointier lemons with thicker skin. The Lisbon lemons are the smaller, rounder lemons with thinner skins. If you want a true lemon, I actually recommend you get a Variegated Pink Lemon. They're simply a mutated Eureka lemon, so they taste EXACTLY the same, but they're absolutely gorgeous. I have one and the fruit is fantastic and, of course, the juice is pink! If you were blindfolded, you'd never know.

[@jessoakley3746]

While I appreciated the recommendation of type of tree and source, I was hoping you were going to cover more info on care of a lemon tree to maximize production. Things like pruning and fertilizing, to me, would fall under the part if the title of “how to”. Have seen many of your videos and appreciate the tips you share!!

[@randylynnr]

I would love to see more of the care of the tree. I live in sc do I need to take it into my covered screen room or into my home

[@lynettetucker544]

The Meyer lemon is the trees I’m going to get this is the best lemon tree to get thanks again for sharing this with us.

[@suzannevega2289]

The flowers from a lemon tree is my favorite smelling flower of all!

[@dmulkey4185]

I am in Roswell NM and have two Meyer lemon on my north facing porch and they have done wonderfully even in 107 degrees. Zone 7 They are young

[@nicolespellmangroup]

Beautiful! Growing some now in Baton Rouge!

[@James-kn6vt]

Thank-you for your comprehensive video!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome!

[@Lalrinmawii7]

Thank you so much..once again..very informative! My neighbor got me a meyer lemon 2 years ago..I planted in a pot..never really know how to take care..just water never gave fertilizer..After watching your videos..I stared giving them fertilizer..it started flowering like crazy. I brought it inside my house and put it my kitchen where it got sun almost all day. Now I can see the baby lemons coming out from the flowers..I am so excited..looks like I am going to have plenty..is it kind of odd for my lemon to start flowering and making fruits this time of year?? How long it will take to be mature? Sorry...a little long..but I know you will have the answer!! Smile 😊

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Small, potted lemons can fruit on an everbearing schedule, especially indoors where seasons don't exist. It's not unusual for my potted lemons and limes to flower multiple times a year. The in-ground citrus is highly seasonal, but the small-fruited potted citrus probably have their circadian rhythms in disarray, so they are more sporadic. Container citrus need frequent fertilizer applications, because they immediately deplete the pots and have nowhere to go. Keep in mind that citrus self-thin, so most of your lemons will probably drop (and make quite a mess in the process). My trees bloom in April(ish) and are ready for harvest in winter, so expect it to take 6-8 months to ripen the fruits.

[@Lalrinmawii7]

@The Millennial Gardener 😃 You are so right..and know so well.. I have to sweep my kitchen floor everyday!! Very messy!!.yes, I also noticed some of the fruits have fallen..Thank you so much for your quick response..much appreciated!. I am in zone 7, so I don't think I can grow them outside!

[@MR..181]

Gotta use my fruiting from seed orange tree..and graft to and grapefruit and lemon..also bag rootings..

[@mannbat]

I grow both Meyer and Eureka lemons and whilst the Meyer is a fantastic all-round lemon, there are times when you really want the extra tartness and acidity of the Eureka. I've found it makes a difference in some recipes such as non-baked cheesecake. If you have the space I think it's worth growing both of them. Lemonade fruit (citrus limon x reticulata) is also delicious and is in a whole other league of sweetness. Another fruit worth growing for people who love lemons!

[@abc_cba]

I just love the most pristine smile and those sparkling eyes that you always begin your videos with ! My Meyer Lemon plant is growing crazy after adding charcoal, try that method, the carbon sequestration and potash in the burnt wood (charcoal) makes it so effing healthy.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! There are a lot of nutrients in ash. Just watch your pH. Too much can create an alkaline condition. A little goes a long way.

[@begrace4862]

I’d be interested in a video that actually tells how to grow, when to feed, how and when to prune, etc.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I have a lot of different videos on my channel for fertilizing and pruning citrus. A full video would've been too long. If you search my channel for citrus, you'll find them all. www.youtube.com/@TheMillennialGardener/search?query=citrus

[@mam564]

Glad I stumbled upon your videos! I'm impressed with how knowledgable you are! Seriously!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! I'm glad you are finding them helpful.

[@fcon2002]

Just fyi, in the San Gabriel Valley area of South Cal, just about every other house has a meyer lemon tree. We had one growing up and had enough lemons to make pies, lemonade, and salsa almost all year round. You described the lemon characteristics perfectly, by the way. You were right, store bought lemons are quite different.

[@elizabethblane201]

They are productive and reliable.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Very! I’m impressed.

[@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority]

Years ago, my mom had a ponderosa lemon tree, in Florida. I don't know where she got it. The tree was barely 7' and the lemons were bigger than most grapefruits.. thin skin and heavy with juice.. not terribly sweet but made wonderful lemon curd.

[@samMTL514]

I’m in Zone 5b, Canada. Meyer lemon is the hardest citrus to grow in pots. They are drama queen. Anything could upset them and cause them to drop their leaves. But I will continue to enjoy them from Costco.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They do not like being brought indoors right away. You have to slowly acclimate them to indoor conditions, or they will defoliate. The Key Lime is just as bad, I assure you. I'm so sick and tired of picking up Key Lime leaves in my sunroom.

[@jabulanimbele6591]

Americans seem to only understand the world ends in USA. The world is vast, if something is found best in the US you think there is nothing better than that out there. The American Dream really works. I love your videos are good and enjoyable.

[@anitaostrander4301]

I’m in zone 6 so I kept my Meyer lemon outside this summer and brought it in over the winter but how do I fertilize? What size container? How much sun? Do I need artificial light? I have a mandarin orange tree too. I got I orange off of it (by accident, I have no idea what I am doing)

[@candacesoucy243]

A dear friend of mine bought me a beautiful Meyer lemon tree 2 years ago. I live in southern New Hampshire and we have some pretty harsh winters here. I have it in a pot which I leave outside from early spring until fall which I bring indoors and place it on the sunniest window I have. It's growing beautifully I do lose some leaves when I bring it indoors but I have tons of flowers and 2 or 3 good size lemons growing as I write this they are green at the moment but it appears to be very healthy. Any recommendations as far as feeding it? I don't want to give it something that is going to hurt it. I water it once every 8 to 10 days or as it seems to need it. So far so good. I'm very happy with it's progress and it has grown so big. Thanks for the infomation but I love in zone 6A and it seems fine so far.

[@ozzy_fromhell]

1:50 how funny that’s not just my state but my whole city 😂 what a small world it is

[@ozzy_fromhell]

Like I did not expect to see my city here haha

[@yvonnemcfadden8488]

I bought trees from Scranton! I love his trees.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Stan is great.

[@tony17]

Are we getting another citrus tour this year - I wana see the growth :)

[@toniimus]

Thank you so much for your video! I am totally on the same page with you. I love Meyers lemons!

[@helenjohnson8272]

Great video! I've been thinking about growing a Meyer lemon but am concerned zone 6b is too cold (we got temps as low as -6F in December)? Also, how close to your house foundation did you plant your tree?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

A meyer will not survive in zone 6. Even my zone is a huge gamble. You will need to grow it in a pot. You may be able to grow Yuzu with significant protection, but a meyer will not work. You’d need 25 degrees of protection consistently, and you need to get into the 50’s and warmer basically every day.

[@Sg4809]

I just got one for Mother's day, im in zone 6a so i guess i will be bringing it in when it gets cold which is fine, i guess i will just keep it pruned back to fit inside and out of the door 😂

[@Kim-pc9rl]

My lemon -not sure the variety - has been in a pot six years, should I change the soil ?

[@ericwiltz6584]

You can't go wrong with the Myer!! I thought Texas had something to do with this Lemmon.

[@lukakumertens7688]

The place where I live (ischia)is famous for lemons, and actually in my garden there are citrus tree that are older than 100 years

[@85steveperry]

Great video! Another benefit of rooted cuttings instead of grafted trees in marginal areas - if you lose the tree in a freeze, there is still a chance it can grow back from true roots (instead of sour orange rootstock). I’ve taken cuttings of my container miho satsuma and Meiwa kumquats to try them in the ground in 8A Texas next year!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

This is why I'm growing a rooted cutting. It is my least cold-hardy citrus tree, and it's a natural dwarf anyway, so my logic is if we get a 30-year or 100-year winter and it gets killed to the roots, it'll grow back. Just keep in mind it's very risky to do this with citrus trees that are not natural dwarfs. Kumquats may mostly be ok since they're naturally dwarfing, but many citrus trees out there can get 30+ feet tall, so it's risky to grow cuttings un-grafted if you aren't sure.

[@85steveperry]

@@TheMillennialGardener thanks! We had our 100 year freeze couple years ago, 5 degrees for a week. Hopefully no more of that silliness in my lifetime. Understood about the ultimate size. Although, up in Austin, there are many grapefruit trees in the ground that are quite large. I’m sticking to the satsuma (which I’ll prune or maybe espallier) and the kumquat in ground on the south side of my house. Really enjoy and appreciate your info on your channel!

[@eshtehard]

Thanks

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re welcome.

[@pamkriner5945]

Good information. I love the history of plants.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@freedombuy4672]

thank you my friend for this review!!!! so helpful

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@EvolutionWendy]

*Millennial Gardener* I hope you read this. I spent my childhood under the Meyer Lemon bushes in a protected South Sun corner of the yard. If you leave the lemons on the tree an extra long time, they do grow a thicker skin, and they get sweeter and juicier. A good sweet Meyer Lemon will fall right into your hand. I don't recall how long it took to get them extra sweet, maybe 6 months beyond when they first turned yellow, or even perhaps a year. The reason I don't know is because those bushes were always covered with lemons from top to bottom, and that corner of the yard had the sweetest smell... The Meyer lemons I get in the store don't taste right at all. And I thought that's because "Improved Meyer" were a different variety. Now you tell me all are the same genetics, so perhaps I'll plant two bushes in my yard somewhere, and see if I can reproduce the giant sweet Meyer lemons of my childhood. I would encourage you to give it a try and leave some lemons on the bush way way longer than you think you should, until the skin gets thicker and when you put your hand under a giant aged Meyer lemon and give it a wiggle and it falls into your hand, tell me if you like it.

[@michaelangelo6947]

Good morning from South Louisiana near Baton Rouge. I want to grow a lemon tree this year and know it's about time to plant one, but can you give me some advice about soil preparation specific to this tree? I'm going to try and order a few from BriteLeaf or McKenzie Farms today. Thank you.

[@MnNorthstar2010]

Thank-you so much for your Lemon tree video on the facts "Meyer Lemons" are the best to grow! Well~ I live in SE Minnesota!😁 Can I grow the Lemon tree next to my house or as an indoor small Lemon tree bush? How tall does it get? Lemons are excellent in Vit C & for detoxifying your body!😁🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🤗

[@brandonmonroe7050]

Do you have a place for cuttings of this tree? I see them everywhere but I dont trust the sources.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I don’t sell citrus cuttings. I stated where to buy at the end of the video.

[@johnwquick3616]

Thanks for using time stamps

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@veronicablessed9808]

Blessings which is better to grow the cutting or the grafted? Thanks!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It depends if you want a bush or a tree. If you want a tree, you want a grafted Meyer lemon. If you want a bush, you need a rooted cutting. I wanted a bush so I could protect it, so I avoided a grafted tree. Trees are harder to protect, so keep that in mind.

[@roberttheriot7612]

HI Marc; i just bought me a Meyers lemon tree i just planted it. it's about 12 noon. the hole was twice as big made sure all soil was broken well. watered it. should i feed it some kind of nutrients right away or what? is it all right to give it some liquid miracle grow

[@binhminh417]

How do you select Meyer lemon tree cuttings for propagating: softwood, semi-hardwood, or hardwood stems? Thank you.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I don't root citrus cuttings. I never had any success doing so. They're a lot more challenging than things like figs. I purchased a cutting rooted from a professional nursery.

[@gravy_car6444]

I would use a nice quality bindle to transport my lemons.

[@christinehoran7384]

I'm in Pa.Where can I buy a small Meyer lemon tree to be mailed ?

[@Golden_SnowFlake]

"Tastes like a lemon" *extreme squinting* Love it.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The things I do for science 😂

[@bartsexton1652]

Hey buddy I live in Goldsboro NC , not far from you . This spring I bought a Myers’s lemon from Sams . It’s still in the pot it came it . About a month ago it started to bloom.. will it bloomed but no babies. Then yesterday I did notice I have two babies lemons now . I still have a few blooms so I’m hoping they will make more lemons. Would I be ok to plant it in the ground on the south side of our house. I also bought a orange tree from Lowe’s . No blooms on it and they both are around the same size about 3 feet.

[@DayTrader__]

I have been trying to grow lemon and citrus trees for years and have failed time and time again. You make a lot of sense in this video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I live in Alabama and know there is a way. I am going to look for your types and give it one more try. I absolutely love lemons. I have ate them for years and years because they are so good for you. Thank you again for all your knowledge friend! 🙃

[@skyangel6336]

What part of Alabama do you live in? I'm in Alabama zone 8 and I have 2 Meyer lemons! I have them in pots but we have people who grow them in the ground also. They grow well here!

[@DayTrader__]

@@skyangel6336 I am I. 7b , I am trying two different types this year. Two of them are the Meyer and I also have all four of them in 5 gallon pots for now. I sure hope they have good results.

[@skyangel6336]

@@DayTrader__ You should be able to grow them there in pots Just bring them in when it gets cold! I use a moisture meter to make sure it gets the right amount of water and fertilize in spring and late summer. I really never pruned mine but I think I will to see if they grow taller..Mine have a thick trunk now but kind of on the short side. 5 gallon is what mine is in too!

[@user-tg1qj8oz8n]

When do you pick your Meyer lemons? I live in zone 7 South Carolina. I never really know when to pick my fruit

[@keylimeking]

I would love if you come visit the last Key Lime grove in South Florida!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The Florida citrus industry is heartbreaking. I hope there is a way it can recover one day. It's such a shame. I'm afraid in 20 years, there won't be any land left in Florida.

[@RapidL.]

What about the nutrition comparison?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I don't think it matters. Fruit, as a general rule, is not very nutritious. It's a source of sugars, Vitamin C and trace minerals. Because most fruits contain very little fat, there are no fat soluble nutrients. The human body doesn't need a lot of Vitamin C to carry on, so technically, fruits are more of a pleasure than a necessity. The benefit of most fruits is that, since they're designed to be eaten, they have very little anti-nutrients, so they don't cause much inflammation. That's the opposite of nuts and seeds, which are nutrient-dense, but they're so chock full of natural toxins to prevent mammals from eating that they're pretty inflammatory, allergenic and difficult to digest.

[@ErinCusati]

I live in SE PA. CAN The Meyer 🍋 lemons be grown indoors and placed outside in the summer and still produce fruit??? 🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@emcarver8983]

You live in Carolina. You're going to have superb lending 😜

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@ramennoodleking]

How do you root a cutting? I just purchased two improved meyer lemons (grafted) and have 5 acres to plant plenty of fruit trees! Also--would it be ok to plant on the east wall of my home? It would get full sun until around 2-3pm or so. Planting it here would help with cold tolerance.

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

I supposedly bought a Meyer lemon tag and all acouple yrs ago, it grew limes large one and alittle orange when cut so juicey really good, but my question...large limes then they turn yellow still great tasting. What kind of fruit is this.

[@bakkerarjen]

Thanks, I what’s searching for a good lemon that was hardy enough and aromatic for cooking.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I would call Meyer lemons moderately hardy. There definitely are hardier lemons, like Ichang and *possibly* Harvey, but the Meyer is the highest quality.

[@jessefifer3564]

Do you have a link to ur friend that sells them??

[@plantsdocumentary]

Good 👍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks!

[@kimanderson9135]

Another great winter content vid. I'm near Charlotte NC 7b- I'm guessing I'd have to grow in a pot to move indoors during the winter? It possible I could set up a microclimate due to a south facing brick wall. I do like the idea of the scent indoors. Do you have a recommendation for a grow light? Thanks for your heartworm PSA!

[@Kim-pc9rl]

I’m 3 hrs north of you and I typically drag mine into the house dec- march or April - I say drag because it’s heavy

[@wlixmary]

Is the vitamin C content different between Eureka and Meyer lemons?

[@johnwquick3616]

Are you familiar with the Swamp lemon? It can be found on west side of Livingston Creek in Delco N.C.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I think that's just trifoliate orange that someone planted. It's not really edible.

[@fhgwdads05]

Do you think that your water barret/frost blanket/incandescent bulb technique will work in northern Maryland? Winter has been pretty mild this year, but we have had occasional sub-teens frost days in years past

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If you mean in-ground, no, not for a Meyer long-term. It is barely doable where I live. Every few years we get a huge freeze like we did in December, and it won’t be enough to endure a 2-zone difference. I think you can do it with a Yuzu, perhaps, which is similar to a lemon. I would look into Yuzu, see if it is attractive to you, then consider giving Stan McKenzie a call for a Yuzu tree.

[@hans5821]

Come for the Lemons, Staying for the Sun Glasses. Thank you!

[@Donnie_M.]

Did your re-potted variegated Eureka lemon tree make it? Just saw the video even though it was from 4 years ago. Curious as to the outcome.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

No. I ordered a rooted cutting from a better place and that's been growing fine for years.

[@Brandonsaidit]

Man I can taste that lemon! I’m in zone 7b/8a. Do you think it’s possible to grow a Meyer here as long as I help during cold freezes? Was surprised to see it hardy in zone 9+

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It depends on your location. If you live somewhere in the South where you're in the 7b/8a line, like Charlotte, Birmingham, etc., it may be possible, but you're going to need a lot of protection. It would be easier with something like an Ichang lemon, since they're 5-7 degrees hardier than a Meyer, but they're not quite as high quality (though still very edible). Something like Yuzu is definitely growable, though.

[@Brandonsaidit]

@@TheMillennialGardener Much appreciated! I am in Charlotte area so will look into different varieties. Thank you!

[@lisareichelt8997]

You didn’t tell us How to grow it…..

[@billm1651]

Yeah no kidding…

[@ajmoore43]

👍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@veronicastewart1959]

Ok I have a question for ya , I live in Mobile, Alabama I’ve been wanting to grow a Lemon 🍋 tree . I’m also 63 what kind of soil do I need ? And not knocking any store but Lowes and Home Depot sell them in a container can you tell how and what to do ? Thanks

[@elsaz8783]

I bought mine from Lowe's this past March. Got 4 gorgeous lemons. Not bad for the first year. They are as tasty as MG describes.

[@ivodeguzman2565]

Mine didn't make it bcoz of the frost 😔

[@TheMillennialGardener]

How cold did it get? A simple frost won’t trouble a meyer much, unless it is potted.

[@sdeb132debruler6]

I have a Meyer lemon and the taste is like candy!

[@mari3693]

How long do they last after picking?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

A couple weeks in storage. They don't last as long as a true lemon. Their shelf life is closer to a sweet orange, so they're best used quickly.

[@mari3693]

@@TheMillennialGardener Thank you!

[@karunald]

Thought Meyer was a cross between Lemon & Mandarin orange

[@TheMillennialGardener]

A Meyer lemon is believed to be a cross between a lemon and a satsuma. What, exactly, nobody knows. If you peel off a Meyer lemon's skin, it is segmented like a satsuma. In fact, when Meyer lemons are fully ripe, the skin pops off just like a satsuma.

[@karunald]

@@TheMillennialGardener LOL I edited my post to say 'mandarin'. Is a satsuma a mandarin? going to read up

[@carriejo9759]

Honestly after having a myer for years I can honestly say I wouldn't be without a regular lemon also. Just saying

[@fergferguson7370]

I got 1k lemons from my lemon bush…just fertilize it with chicken manure

[@mariamachin6558]

Btw I have the whole lemon in 3 bites , skin n seeds included 🤣

[@anythingplants4434]

My dog is also on the 15th of every month

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It's an easy date to remember. Either do it the 1st day of the month, last day of the month or the 15th.

[@margaretderen2082]

Such a trooper…taste testing lemon juice for us!!! Now, about your knife handling/fruit cutting technique. I held my breath. 😄

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It’s a special knife. It is a dull, stainless steel knife that is designed to not cut skin. I can run it across my skin and not cut. I wouldn’t use a normal knife like that.

[@SashaStowers]

I've been growing a Meyer lemon tree in a container for a few years. The first time I tasted Meyer lemon juice from my tree, I felt like I had been cheated by every lemon I'd eaten before.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

What's cool about a Meyer is if you peel it, it's segmented just like a satsuma. It clearly is not a "real" lemon, but it plays one in real life and does a great job.

[@DouglasSalguero-qh2sd]

I got question are they sweet or lemon like

[@SashaStowers]

@@DouglasSalguero-qh2sd Lemon-like. They taste a little less sour and a bit sweeter than a regular lemon.

[@DouglasSalguero-qh2sd]

@@SashaStowers oh

[@slamrock17]

I love these little trees. Smell great when they flower. Nothing like homegrown lemonade!

[@dorindafulton]

First time I ate a Meyer Lemon I was very impressed. It was delicious 😋😋😋 I'll never use any other lemon. Great video as always and have a great day and happy gardening 🌿🌱🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋😊🤗

[@charlesdaily5549]

I’m just 50 miles north of you. We have two Meyer lemon trees in pots in our greenhouse at this time. The leaves are yellowing. The soil is moist, does it need more sun. We have used miracle grow on them but not working. What could it be?

[@billstout1265]

We have a Meyer lemon and a Lisbon lemon. for most lemon needs we use the Lisbon because it is a true lemon, the Meyer is not and isn't sour enough for our needs.

[@AnyKeyLady]

Was really worried that you might get squirted in the eye holding them so close! That taste test though! 😂 For science! lol I know someone else who can do with some Fart Worm medicine after eating all our our home grown sprouts this Christmas! lol

[@Shivermetimbers90]

My meyer blossomed for the first time a few months ago and I can’t wait for the fruits to ripen 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@cindybroadus3277]

When I brought my 3 yr old Dwarf Meyer Lemon tree indoors in early fall, it looked great but as winter progress it b fan dropping leaves it did have 5 green lemons and although it lost all it’s leaves, it didn’t drop its fruit. I just picked all 5 to relieve it, in hopes that it will make it to spring. I’ve heard that they sometimes do that so maybe it’s not dying, just in shock. Hope so since it’s a beautiful little citrus. Will buy a Semi dwarf next time. I doubt one could survive outside in winter in single digit temps.

[@tylerandersen4176]

@@cindybroadus3277did it end up making it?

[@desireedd]

So sad I lost ALL my citrus in this 6° cold snap we had. They had a frost barrier, were 6mil greenhouse tarped in their hoop arch with two heat lamps and still died. Ugh North TX

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Were they potted or in ground? Potted plants are not hardy, because their roots are above ground. They will die at higher temps. If they were in ground, what temp did it get inside the enclosure?

[@kumudufernando3859]

@The Millennial Gardener I keep my potted lemon in an unheated heated greenhouse in winter. Always gave me so many lemons all year. Unfortunately, December cold snap destroyed blossoms and young fruit. If I prune, will they bloom again this year? When should I prune?

[@kumudufernando3859]

@The Millennial Gardener They were in pots in my greenhouse. Temp was below freezing at least a couple of nights when outside windchill was frigid. Plants are actually still alive. They lost leaves and young fruit. Should I prune them now? I live in USDA 7

[@desireedd]

@The Millennial Gardener Unfortunately, yes. They made it three years of below freezing winters and snow for weeks.. until this. Inside it didn't feel cold at all but I didn't have a thermometer. I should have packed the inside of the house with straw like years prior. This year I only packed the outside perimeter. Hard lesson learned.

[@arielcortez7393]

I feel you on North TX.

[@nateross14]

The one thing I think the Meyer Lemon would not be as good as a regular lemon is in making Buttermilk where you need and want the high acidity. But other than that the Meyer looks like the winner and I'm going to grow it. It would be interesting to do a comparison in various things made with the Meyer like Lemon Meringue pie compared to a regular lemon.

[@tomknack]

It's not quite right for a lot of recipes. I don't really like it on baked salmon. I don't think it would be right for a lemon cake, either. But the blossoms smell great and it does well indoors. It's one of the few citrus that fruited for me, although my skill in growing citrus has been pretty bad up until now. I'm hoping all the things I have learned recently on this channel will make a big difference.

[@swissmaid]

Nor with tea!

[@S.Kay.Steffy]

🤣🤣🤣 “Fart worm” medication…. I swear that’s what you were saying!! Dale is so precious 💕. I live in Riverside California and the University of Riverside has done some amazing work for the agriculture world.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That is what I was saying. You don’t wanna be in the same room as Dale’s fartworms 😜 Everything with us is a bad pun. UCR is the citrus and fig capital of the US.

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

@@TheMillennialGardener😂😂😂

[@gardenwitheden]

Here in New Zealand these lemons grow everywhere, its soo easy to grow!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

New Zealand isn't fair with the idyllic climate. Winters are subtropical, summers are temperate, and the isolation has prevented invasive species from taking hold. Our winters are freezing, summers are sweltering, and we're overrun by invasive insects without their natural predators. It's really hard to grow here.

[@lorriefoster6406]

Thank you for this. I have looked at these for a couple years but had questions and you have answered them all.

[@suzyhaake7094]

What type of fertilizer do I use for my Meyer lemon tree? And how often do I fertilize it?

[@Tricipitinus]

is the Meyer lemon the same as yuzu in Japan (and the rest of the world)? afaik yuzu is also a satsuma x lemon hybrid and also quite cold tolerant

[@TheMillennialGardener]

No. The yuzu is very different. It is a hybrid, but it is an ichandarin. It has trifoliate orange in its lineage, so it can go partially deciduous. It is MUCH more cold hardy than a Meyer. I have never had fresh Yuzu, so I can’t say what it tastes like.

[@jimriley9697]

We are on the same wavelength... meyer lemon, satsumas, figs, love em. That's imperative 3 years from a rooted cutting. The citrus leaf miners here in costal Texas won't let me put on that kind of vigorous growth. Oh well. Looks like lemonade time!

[@jimriley9697]

Imperssive*

[@jimriley9697]

Impressive*** wtf

[@dougm4758]

I have a young meyer lemon tree in a pot in Wilmington NC. Dropped all flowers in April. Doing great and I have some new blossoms in late June. Should I pick these off or just let nature take her course? Thx. PS: love your channel

[@frostylonewolf1700]

i am growing meyer lemon, limequat and kumquat citrus this year !

[@DouglasSalguero-qh2sd]

The kiss one better

[@Rose-vt2vu]

Dale, lol. My horse thinks dewormer is a treat. Most horses it is a wrestling match to get it in their mouth and keep it there till they swallow. Looking forward to getting a meyer lemon next year. Thank you.