Meyer Lemon

Meyer Lemons As there are 25 different types of lemons I am just going to talk about the one that I plan on germinating. But the information I give you works in germinating all the different types of lemons and citrus fruits. Meyer Lemons are smaller in size, smoother, have a thinner rind and a less pronounced tip which is called the mammilla. This lemon is rounder than oval and can measure up to 8cm in length. These lemons are a deep yellow color and are very fragrant. The pulp is low in acid and are moderate in seed production. In my lemon there were 4 seeds. These lemons are available year-round but peak in the winter and spring months and are a good source of vitamin c, potassium, calcium and magnesium. This type of lemon was brought over from Beijing in 1908 by a man by the name of Frank Meyer. He was an explorer with the united states department of agriculture the fruit was named after him in honor o...