What is so special about Meyer lemons?

The most special thing about the Meyer lemon is a hybrid. Is it an orange? Is it a lemon? It's actually neither! This means it is actually a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange. The Meyer Lemon is a bigger rounder fruit with a dark yellow-orange tint.

What's the difference between a lemon and a Meyer lemon?

The difference between regular lemons and Meyer lemons are fascinating! This hybrid has a mellow sweet flavor versus the regular lemon with incredible acidity and sour flavor. The meyers lemons have a round, smooth skin, with a dark yellow to a rich egg yolk tinted skin. Meyer lemons have hardly no pith and more orange colored flesh. Regular lemons are more ovular, bright yellow knobby skin with a very thick white pith and the flesh is almost a neon yellow in color. The Availibilty also plays a role where regular lemons are attainable year round while the Meyer Lemon is only available from early winter to to early spring.

Can you eat Meyer lemons?

Yes. Meyers Lemons are becoming the new favorite from the farmer markets to chefs. These lemons have proven to be the best subsititue for regular lemons because of the low acidic levels but gives any dish a burst of lemon flavor.

What are Meyer lemons best used for?

Meyer lemons being a hybrid fruit they have many good uses. Wether it be from using it in a lemonade or cocktail because of the sweet flavor it has. It can brighten up any dish or garnish a dessert with it's bright color. They are used in Marmalades, salads, and seafood.

Why are Meyer lemons so expensive?

Meyer Lemons are so expensive for a few reasons. One, Availability. A regular lemon can be bought anytime of year. Meyer lemons are only available from early winter to the begging of early spring. Two, Shipping. With the Meyer Lemon there is hardly no pith, (the layer between skin and flesh of the fruit) which make these a fragile produce which in return means they are more expensive in the grocery store or at the farmers market.

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The popular Meyer Lemon is so hardy, you can grow it indoors or outdoors. Meyer lemons tend to be more productive than true lemons, even when young.

With its vivid yellow-orange fruit and glossy evergreen foliage, it will quickly become your all-time favorite, making a beautiful addition to any space! Meyers are naturally sweeter, less acidic and juicier than regular lemons, so lemonade is a cinch. This cultivar can be planted outdoors in the zones specified, otherwise, Meyer Lemons do best in a sunny patio or inside greenhouse. Meyer Lemons prefer well-drained soil and 50% or more sun.

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