Our containerized Meyer Lemon, inside for the winter, is in bloom, and the sweet fragrance of citrus blossoms fills our bedroom.
Last year we had two lemons from the tree, though it had probably about 50 flowers. Our young daughter wouldn't leave the tree alone and kept plucking off the blooms, and later, the young fruits. We were lucky to get two.
I've read that Meyers are sweeter than grocery-variety lemons (which are usually 'Eureka'), but I thought the lemon flavor was more pronounced, and quite good. Maybe the freshness was the difference. I suppose I might have harvested them before they were completely ripe.
I've been feeding the tree with compost tea, but I don't really know if that's adequate for its needs. Any advice on organic fertilizers for citrus, and how often to apply it?
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