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The Improved Meyer lemon is a virus-free selection of the original Meyer lemon developed by the University of California in the 1950s and released in 1975 to eliminate the tristeza virus that had made the original a threat to citrus orchards.
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Improved Meyer Lemon ranks #8 of 152 in the Citrus Fruit ranking, behind Washington Navel Orange, ahead of Sfusato Amalfitano Lemon.
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What is the difference between a Meyer lemon and an Improved Meyer lemon?
The Improved Meyer lemon is a virus-free selection developed by the University of California in the 1950s and released in 1975 to eliminate the tristeza virus. The original Meyer lemon was an asymptomatic carrier of the virus, which posed a massive threat to commercial citrus orchards.
Why was the original Meyer lemon banned from commercial growing?
The original Meyer lemon carried the citrus tristeza virus, a pathogen that could spread to and destroy commercial citrus crops. To protect the citrus industry, authorities destroyed most of the original trees before the virus-free Improved Meyer lemon was introduced.
What does an Improved Meyer lemon taste like?
The Improved Meyer lemon is botanically a hybrid cross between a standard lemon and a mandarin or sweet orange, giving it a sweeter, less acidic flavor profile. Its deep yellow to slightly orange skin is thinner than a standard lemon, making it highly prized by pastry chefs.
How do I care for an Improved Meyer lemon tree?
Improved Meyer lemon trees thrive in warm climates and require well-draining soil and full sunlight to produce fruit. If you live in a region with freezing winters, they grow exceptionally well in large containers that can be moved indoors.
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