I am in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the uppermost southern part of the state). I have a Meyer Lemon tree in a pot that has a dozen lemons almost ready for harvest. It has been in full sun in hot, humid (Louisiana) conditions throughout the growing season. The temp is dropping to 37 degrees F. tonight but will climb back to 70-75 degrees F tomorrow. Question: will this harm the fruit? Some still have a little green on them and I am trying to fully ripen them on the tree, but I don't want to lose them or compromise the quality. Thanks..
Re: Lemon tree in cold weather 37F will not harm a Meyer Lemon. Meyer Lemons are among the hardest of eatable citrus. Note: Most people use Meyer Lemons before the are completely ripe (orange). - Millet
Re: Lemon tree in cold weather 37F will have no effect at all on a Meyer. I have a Meyer in the ground that is over 10 ft tall & is never protected. The fruit can be damaged if it is exposed to temps below 28F for any amount of time. The fruit ripen by Dec before we get a freeze. The tree see's mid to low 20's every year & has never been damaged.
Re: Lemon tree in cold weather Thanks for your reply! I had decided if I heard from no one about this issue I would treat it as "refrigerated lemons" for tonight anyway.
