Garden

[Qvc Shopper 22]

I always loved watching the presentations on air of Roberta’s Meyer Lemon Tree.  So finally my mom got me one as a gift, 2 years ago next May.  I realized because I have to plant it in a pot and move it in during the winter, it would take a while to grow.  I did not expect fruit the first year because I knew it would need time to root and grow.  Finally I got some blooms this summer that stayed on long enough and developed into fruit.  I was so excited! I really took care of this tree and did all I could to make it strong and healthy, which it is.  Finally, after 5 months the Meyer Lemon was ready for picking.  I am so disappointed in this product.  On air, they squeeze the Meyer Lemons and then drink a cup of the juice, they describe it as a sweet fruit between an orange and a lemon.  It is so sour you cannot even process the taste.  Not good at all.  I’m very upset with this plant.  It’s so bitter, I don’t know what you could even use these lemons in without having to add a pound of sugar.  Highly upset with this product that I was strongly looking forward to growing. 

[KatieB]

Do you think it could be because it's the first time it's bore fruit?   Just wondering..  I would try to call Roberta's and ask why the fruit is so sour...

[chessylady]

I live in California where many Meyer lemons are grown. They have a smooth skin, usually smaller than ordinary lemons and have a mild flavor, less sour than other lemons. Perhaps the first year they are sour or the root stock produced the lemon or the Q ddn't send you a Meyer lemon. They really are lovely lemons.

[Zhills]

My neighbor grows this tree and it is very much what the OP describes.  Has had fruit several years.

Not at all like Chessylady describes!

[IMW]

Sorry re your disappointment after all that work and waiting.

Welcome to the boards.

[ValuSkr]

I would call Roberta's or contact the Walleins on FB.  You're right about their presentations - they are very convincing!

[fthunt]

Sorry - but not surprised.  Nothing in the fruit/veggie line of R's has turned out as promised.  Tomatoes - strawberries - cukes - all duds.  After years of buying Cottage Farms products - and Roberta - I'm done. (many flower plants not much better either). Promises Promises Promises

[anin]

love to hear about it