This is my Meyer Lemon purchased from Gurney's in November 2010. She was about 6" tall when she arrived. Now, about one year later, she is flowering. I counted about 110 buds/flowers. Unfortunately, fruitlet abscission (fruit drop) has begun. You can see all the tiny sepals and fruits on top of the soil. According to my research, I should consider myself fortunate if 3%-7% of the flowers produce fruit. My math tells me I should only expect 3-8 lemons. I love a good cliff-hanger. Don't you? To be continued...
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