Improved Meyer · Lemon
Planting Schedule
Add Improved Meyer to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 13th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 13th |
| Harvest Begins | Nov 9th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 27th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 28°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 180 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Shrub |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 28 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Plant in the warmest microclimate you have and protect from frost—Meyer lemon trees perform best when nights stay reliably above freezing.