Fruits · Hard
Dwarf lemon tree (Meyer lemon)
Citrus × meyeri
Large free-draining growing-medium tub, full sun outdoors in summer, bright frost-free sunroom in winter.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- perennial
- Difficulty
- Hard
Sound origin
Citrus × meyeri
The Meyer lemon (Citrus × meyeri) is a complex hybrid of pomelo, mandarin and citron, brought back from China around 1908 by the explorer Frank N. Meyer, where it was grown as an ornamental dwarf lemon tree.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Lemon, flesh, raw
- Rich in vitamin C
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- Meyer lemon, calamondin and kumquat are the citrus best suited to indoor growing (University of Minnesota).
- Around 18 °C (64 °F) during the day and 3 to 5 °C (37 to 41 °F) less at night; direct sun for part of the day (University of Minnesota).
- Outdoors in summer, with a gradual transition: shade, then full sun, then shade before bringing it back in (University of Minnesota); the lemon tree is among the least cold-hardy citrus (University of Florida): protect it from frost.
- In hydroponics: large, very free-draining growing-medium tub (perlite, coco), fertilizer for acid-loving plants at half strength from April to September (University of Minnesota).
- Without insects, gently shake the flowers to move the pollen (University of Minnesota).
- Watch for scale insects, whiteflies and mites; washing the leaves regularly keeps them in check (University of Minnesota).
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | none |
| Plants | Apr., May |
| Harvest | Jan., Feb., Nov., Dec. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Dwarf lemon tree (Meyer lemon) in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Dwarf lemon tree (Meyer lemon) in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Dwarf lemon tree (Meyer lemon): which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Large free-draining growing medium tub, full sun outdoors in summer, bright frost-free sunroom in winter.
Dwarf lemon tree (Meyer lemon): when to set out plants in Belgium?
Start from plants, set out in April and May (garden, patio or balcony, Belgium or northern France).
- University of Minnesota Extension, Growing citrus indoors
- L. K. Jackson and T. R. Fasulo, University of Florida IFAS, Cold Hardy Citrus, HS-123, 1994