How to Grow Eureka Lemons
The Eureka lemon, unlike the popular Meyer lemon, is not a hybrid species but a type of "original lemon." These pale yellow lemons are more acidic and piquant than Meyers. Like all lemon trees, Eureka lemons require a warm growing climate, as they are sensitive to cold. Producing fruit mainly from late winter to early summer, Eureka lemon trees will provide you with plenty of fruit to use in cooking and to flavor beverages. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Decide on where to plant your tree. Look for a spot that has good drainage and full sunlight.
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Plant the tree, digging so the root ball fits completely in the hole. Cover with soil.
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Water your tree every three days for the first three weeks after you plant it. Then water the tree every seven to 10 days.
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Pull up any weeds that grow around the tree, as these types of trees do not handle competition well.
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Fertilize with ammonium sulfate 21-0-0 four times each year by adding it to the soil at the base of the tree. Use 1/4 cup the first time and increase by 1/4 cup increments each time.
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Pick lemons as they ripen. Eureka lemons become a pale yellow when their fruit is ready to pick.
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Tips & Warnings
If the soil drains well, lemons can adapt to virtually any soil they are planted in, reports Texas A&M University.
References
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