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Meyer lemons - woo hoo!
Cross posted to both austin.food and austin.gardening
I'm pleased to report that the Meyer "improved" lemon tree I planted five years ago is now bearing in relative abundance! For those unfamiliar the Meyer lemon is thought to be a cross between a true lemon and a mandarin orange, making it more cold-hardy than the more common market lemons (Eureka or Lisbon). The fruit is also considerably larger, thinner skinned, much juicier and not quite as tart as a standard lemon with a subtle flavor that, once tasted, is unforgettable and distinct. "Improved" refers to disease resistance not fruit quality. My tree has done well in Austin (78702, a few blocks from Town Lake) with no problems with freezes. I't's been hardy to 27F uncovered; colder than that and I'll put a plastic tarp over and hang an automotive style drop light from a lower branch. I'm planning on doing a lot of cooking in the next few weeks - Meyer lemonade, a meyer lemon granita inspired by the one we were served at La Traviata on Congress last year, and so forth. If anyone has any recipe ideas that highlight the fruit please pass them along. -- Mike Harris Austin TX |
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