Citrus Limon "Lemon Eureka" 20Liter

Botanical Name: Citrus limon ‘Eureka’
Common Names: Eureka Lemon, Lemon Tree

📌 Product Description

Citrus limon ‘Eureka’ is a classic lemon variety widely grown for its bright yellow fruit, high juice content, and sharp, refreshing flavour. The fruit has a relatively thin skin and is typically seedless or contains very few seeds, making it ideal for everyday culinary use.

This variety is highly productive and can bear fruit throughout most of the year under suitable conditions. The evergreen tree features glossy green foliage and fragrant white blossoms, adding both edible and ornamental value to the garden.

‘Eureka’ is a reliable and versatile citrus tree, ideal for home gardens, patios, and small orchards.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 3 – 5 m
Spread: 2 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized evergreen citrus tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Reduce watering slightly in cooler months

Feeding: Use a citrus-specific fertiliser during spring and summer

Maintenance:

• Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches
• Protect from frost, especially when young
• Monitor for pests such as aphids, scale, and citrus leaf miner

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring (with intermittent flowering)
Harvest Time: Year-round, with peaks in winter and spring
Climate Suitability: Best suited to warm, temperate and frost-free regions of South Africa
Chill Requirement: Low (frost sensitive)

🌼 Additional Benefits

• High juice content
• Nearly seedless fruit
• Long harvesting season
• Fragrant blossoms
• Reliable and productive

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home gardens
✔ Container growing
✔ Fresh use and juicing
✔ Cooking and baking
✔ Edible landscaping