I have an Improved Meyer Lemon that currently has two lemons, each about an inch in diameter. It is now blooming again and setting new fruit. I'd like to know how long it takes the fruit to mature. Right now it is in a 15 gallon pot and receiving full sun on my patio. I live in Zone 8 in Oregon. My plan is to bring the plant indoors when the weather begins to cool down this Fall. I have a southern exposed patio window that will receive full sun for most of the afternoon. One other question about bringing the plant indoors: I'm concerned about those little gnat-like flies that came in with last year's banana plant. Is there some treatment I should do to the lemon tree before I bring it in so I don't have to relive my experience with those little devils this winter? Thanks for all replies. bahnee
Fungus gnats, are attracted by the wettness of the containers soil. Growers that plant their citrus trees in CHC a medium, never have a problem with gnats, because the top layer of CHC's quickly dries out, but the internal layers remain moist for some time. Place a layer of CHC's or a layer of coarse sand on top of the "soil" and you should not have a problem. - Millet
