What are Meyer Lemons?

Meyer lemons ( citrus meyeri ) are original from China, where they are assumed that they come from the cross between lemon and Mandarin orange less than five hundred years ago. The plant was discovered by Frank Meyer, an employee of the Ministry of Agriculture, while he examined in China. Meyer introduced Meyer Lemons to the United States in 1908. Professional chefs and amateur gurmets developed awards for the subtlety of Meyer lemon.

Meyer lemon tree reaches an average height of 6 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meters), although it can be trimmed to keep it to a smaller size as a flower pot. Trees carry shiny dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. Meyercitrons, when they are ripe, are round and bright yellow, with a slightly orange cast. Meyer lemons are sweeter than Eureka and Lisbon lemons and their bark is tender and edible.

Meyer Lemon Tree is relatively durable. He likes sandy, well drained soil and full sun after dObu at least eight hours a day. He must have consistent water, but does not like "wet legs" or stagnant water. After maturity, usually after three or four years, Meyer lemon tree generously. In a suitably tropical climate, the Meyer lemon tree can bring fruit for all four seasons.

Meyer lemon tree is susceptible to hard frost and predatory snails. Sometime during the 40th year of the 20th century Meyer lemon tree was discovered as a carrier of extremely destructive citrus virus. For the protection of native citrus crops, most Meyer trees were eradicated in the United States. Ten years later, improved, the United States virus has been developed and the free version of the Meyer lemon tree has been distributed again. Incarnation without viruses is referred to as "improved lemon lemon".

sweet and juices filled, Meyer lemons are excellent for use in sauces, bandages and vinaigrettech, as well as desserts such as lemon bars and lemon cakes. Meyer lemons can be cut into slicedOU, with their peel intact and used as an edible decoration for salads, appetizers and desserts. With the sweetness of orange cakes and the brightness of the tongue of the conventional lemon, Meyer lemons seem to combine the best of both worlds.

Due to their fine skin, Meyer Lemons does not stand into shipping, and therefore generally not grown by commercial citrus growers on a wide scale. For home use, it is advisable to maintain a meyer lemon tree. Trees can be purchased from kindergarten online. Alternatively, Meyer lemons are available in small numbers through the order companies.