Sweet Citrus Fruits
Produces juicy, golden-orange fruits with a milder, less acidic flavor than regular lemons.
Meyer Lemon Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Meyer Lemon Seeds
Meyer Lemon is a popular citrus fruit tree known for its fragrant white flowers and round, golden-yellow to orange fruits. Its lemons have a sweeter, milder flavor and thinner skin than common lemons. The compact evergreen tree is suitable for home gardens, patios, and large containers, producing attractive foliage and aromatic fruits.
Sweet Meyer Lemons
Fragrant White Flowers
Evergreen Citrus Tree
Container Growing
Key Features
Fragrant Blossoms
Produces attractive, fragrant white flowers that add beauty and fragrance to the garden.
Compact Growth
Develops into a small evergreen tree suitable for home gardens and large containers.
Versatile Fruit Use
Its juicy lemons are suitable for fresh juice, cooking, baking, beverages, and desserts.
Product Highlights
Sweet and mildly acidic lemon fruits
Golden-yellow to orange fruit color
Thin-skinned, juicy lemons
Fragrant white citrus blossoms
Compact evergreen growth habit
Suitable for large garden containers
Attractive glossy green foliage
Useful for fresh juice and cooking
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Citrus × meyeri |
| Common Name | Meyer Lemon; Chinese Lemon |
| Plant Family | Rutaceae |
| Seed Type | Fruit Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Compact evergreen fruit tree |
| Fruit Color | Golden yellow to orange |
| Fruit Shape | Round to oval |
| Fruit Flavor | Sweet, juicy, and mildly acidic |
| Flower Color | White, sometimes purple-tinged buds |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 9–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer |
| Seed Starting | Start fresh seeds indoors in warm, well-drained seed-starting mix |
| Germination Time | Approximately 2–3 weeks under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Warm conditions around 70–80°F |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Harvest Season | Fall and winter, depending on climate |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 6–10 feet, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–10 feet for garden planting |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare Fresh Seeds
Select fresh Meyer lemon seeds from mature fruits. Clean away the remaining fruit pulp and avoid allowing the seeds to dry out before planting.
Select fresh Meyer lemon seeds from mature fruits. Clean away the remaining fruit pulp and avoid allowing the seeds to dry out before planting.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep the growing medium consistently moist.
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep the growing medium consistently moist.
Step 3: Provide Warmth
Place the pots in a warm location with bright, indirect light. Maintain suitable moisture and warmth for germination.
Place the pots in a warm location with bright, indirect light. Maintain suitable moisture and warmth for germination.
Step 4: Transplant Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots with well-drained citrus growing medium.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots with well-drained citrus growing medium.
Step 5: Maintain Healthy Growth
Provide adequate sunlight, regular watering, and citrus fertilizer during active growth. Remember that seed-grown Meyer lemons may differ from the parent plant and can take many years to produce fruit.
Provide adequate sunlight, regular watering, and citrus fertilizer during active growth. Remember that seed-grown Meyer lemons may differ from the parent plant and can take many years to produce fruit.
Grow Sweet and Fragrant Meyer Lemon Trees
Meyer Lemon brings beautiful evergreen foliage, fragrant blossoms, and delicious golden-orange fruits to home gardens. Its mild citrus flavor makes it a popular choice for fresh juice, cooking, and homemade desserts. Grow this attractive citrus tree in sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover useful information about Meyer Lemon flavor, seed propagation, and fruit production.
What is the difference between Meyer lemons and regular lemons?
Meyer lemons are generally rounder, have thinner golden-orange skin, and taste sweeter and less acidic than common lemons such as Eureka and Lisbon. Their mild citrus flavor makes them popular for desserts, sauces, beverages, and cooking.
Can you grow a Meyer lemon tree from seeds, and will it produce fruit?
Yes, Meyer lemon seeds can grow into citrus trees with proper warmth, moisture, and sunlight. However, Meyer lemon is a hybrid, so seed-grown plants may not produce fruits identical to the parent tree. They can also take many years, sometimes around 10 years, to produce fruit. Grafted trees and cuttings are preferred for maintaining the variety.
Can Meyer lemon trees grow indoors in pots?
Yes, Meyer lemon trees can be grown in large containers indoors or outdoors. Place indoor plants near a bright, sunny window where they receive plenty of direct sunlight. Use a pot with drainage holes and well-drained citrus potting mix. Hand pollination may help improve fruit production when grown indoors.