Thinning Meyer Lemon Fruit for Larger, Juicier Lemons

Meyer lemons set far more fruit than the tree can support. Thin when fruit is thumbnail-sized: remove all but the largest in each cluster, then space remaining fruit 5 inches apart on branches. This improves leaf-to-fruit ratio, yielding bigger, better lemons. Fertilize regularly and water during drought.

Without thinning, you get many small, dry fruits. The tree expends energy on quantity over quality.