Eureka Lemon
Requires excellent drainage during monsoon. Apply copper fungicide preventatively Jun-Oct.
A vigorous, broadleaf evergreen tree with glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant white blossoms. It produces abundant, tart, bright yellow fruit with a textured rind year-round. Distinguished by its thick rind and intense fragrance, it is perfect for zesting, fresh juice, and making candied peel.
Cultivation
Sunlight
Full Sun (6-8 hours). Acclimatize young grafts under 30-50% shade for two weeks before full exposure.
Watering
Use the 'Cement Ring' method. Water deeply every 2-3 days. Allow 50% soil dryness between waterings to force root development.
Soil Mix
Thai Lemon Mix: 2 parts loam, 2 parts aged rice husks, 1 part manure. High porosity is non-negotiable.
Fertilizer
Apply NPK 25-7-7 during vegetative growth. Switch to 8-24-24 for flowering. Foliar Ca+B spray prevents fruit split.
Challenges
Citrus Leaf Miner (Bai-Ngik), Canker, Root Rot.
Spray horticultural oils or Abamectin for leaf miners during new flush. Apply copper hydroxide for canker.
