What's your question? Ask

Hyacinth Plant

Q.My meyer lemons producing fruit

Zone Covington La 70433 | Anonymous added on May 14, 2017 | Answered

I have two meyer lemons in pots on my patio. They are producing lemons but Im losing them while they are still small Im not sure if they are just falling off or if something is eating them. What can I do for either?

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
Downtoearthdigs
Answered on May 15, 2017

Most cases of Lemon Trees dropping their fruit is due to environmental issues.
Temperature fluctuations or uneven watering can cause fruit drop.
Check for signs of insects and disease.

You also may not be getting good pollination.

Here are some articles with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/hand-pollinating-lemons.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Hyacinth Plant
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK