it’s possible for you to plan them throughout the year.
Note that eureka lemon trees can be toxic to pets.
It is best to avoid planting during temperature extremes, such as cold or hot weather.
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Selecting a Planting Site
Lemon treesare susceptible to cold weather conditions.
The trees need a warm and sheltered position to thrive.
Plant the trees at least six to eight feet apart.
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Soil
You’ll need well-drained soil for your Eureka lemon tree, preferably loamy or sandy.
They thrive inacidic conditions.
Water
Eureka lemon trees are more water-hungry than the ‘Lisbon’ variety.
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Ensuring the soil is kept consistently moist is recommended.
In the summer, you may need to water the tree every day.
Don’t be tempted tomulch around the tree, as this can result in waterlogging.
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Although these trees like to be kept moist, they can’t stand saturated conditions or standing water.
Temperature and Humidity
Well-suited to Mediterranean-style climates, Eureka lemon trees aren’t a cold-tolerant species.
If temperatures reach as low as 20 degrees, your tree will likely not survive outside.
They also don’t cope well with harsh winds and need a sheltered location.
Fertilizer
Heavily fruiting trees use a lot of energy and are always hungry.
They appreciate adding organic matter to their soil and having a bi-annual feed with afertilizerspecifically designed for citrus trees.
Pollination
Lemon trees are self-pollinating.
One blossom contains both male and female parts to allow self-pollination.
The fruit develops along the outside edges of the branches.
Harvesting Eureka Lemons
Harvest only mature fruit, which is indicated by their size and color.
They should be at least two inches in size and glossy, fully yellow in color.
They can also be picked when green or greenish yellow.
Pick ripe lemons by hand by giving the fruit a slight twist, so it releases from the branch.
The pulp of Eureka lemons is greenish-yellow, high in juice content, and very acidic.
Each fruit usually has nine seeds or fewer.
This can be done at any time of the year.
Over the years, eureka lemon trees can reach up to 20 feet in height.
If you want to keep them more compact, prune them more often.
Unlike othercitrus varieties, lemon trees can easily propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings.
Pests includewhiteflies, rust mites,mealybugs, and aphids.
Lemon trees grow at a moderate rate.
However, you may not see a lemon until three years after planting.
It’s also best to have a south-facing window to give your tree loads of sunlight.
Eureka lemons are usually the sour, tangy lemons you find in the supermarket.
Meyer lemons have a more fragrant smell and taste a little sweeter.
Eureka lemon trees are an excellent choice for a tree.
They are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, self-pollinating, and they produce fruit year-round.
Lemon Growing in the Florida Landscape.University of Florida Extension.
