Lemon Seeds – Eureka

Lemon Seeds – Eureka Variety allow you to grow one of the most well-known lemon types, appreciated for its strong aroma, bright color, and reliable production. The Eureka lemon plant is valued for its vigorous growth, evergreen foliage, and ability to produce fruit multiple times throughout the year in warm climates.

These seeds are ideal for gardeners who want to cultivate citrus plants either outdoors in warm zones or indoors in containers. The plant thrives in full sunlight, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures, making it a suitable choice for patios, greenhouses, and sunny gardens.

Features:

• Type: Evergreen citrus plant

• Common Name (US): Lemon

• Variety: Eureka

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil (pH 6.0–7.0)

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy

• Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

• Special Feature: Can be grown indoors in containers in cooler climates

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Early spring

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 9–11 (container growing recommended in Zones 5–8)

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors in warm conditions; transplant to larger containers or outdoors once established

• Germination Time: 14–28 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 m) when grown outdoors

• Mature Plant Height: 8–15 feet (2.4–4.5 m) depending on growing conditions

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (5–7): May to September (indoor or container growing recommended)

  • Mid Zones (8): April to October

  • Southern Zones (9–11): February to November

• Maintenance: Moderate; occasional pruning helps maintain size and encourage healthy growth

• Uses: Home gardens, container growing, patios, and greenhouse cultivation