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 of finding and bringing it back to the united states.  They do the best in dry, and temperate costal climates and require little rain or irrigation.

            Steps for germinating the seeds of citrus fruits:

1) Cut the fruit in half.
2) Place the seeds in a bowel of water overnight as you don’t want the seeds to dry out.  
3) After they sit overnight you will want to take them out of the water and remove the layer of sweet gel encasing the seed with a dry paper towel or by putting it in your mouth and sucking it off.  (it is sweet, don’t worry).
4) You want to remove the shell of the seed with a craft knife which will make the layer easier to peal away.
5) Next, there is a brown layer that must be removed.  You can do this by using your finger nails and picking it off.  Then you will finally be at your seed.  
6) When you have the seed fully recovered, place it in a wet paper towel and then put it in a plastic lunch bag and either place it in a sunny window or under a grow light. 
7) The seed should sprout in 2-3 weeks but may take longer depending on where you live and how much sun you get.

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