VARIETIES OF LEMON

The lemon plant is sensitive to moisture and sharp changes in temperature, thus the most suitable areas for cultivation are coastal areas with a warm, dry climate, where this fruit can flower year-round. Lemons are therefore available on the market twelve months of the year.
The abundance of citric acid creates its flavor and makes it an excellent, refreshing thirst-quencher, as well as a flavorful addition to many dishes.
Among the most widespread varieties in Italy are the Femminello - in the Common, Santa Teresa, Sfusato di Favazzina, Siracusano - Monachello, Lunario, Interdonato, Sorrento Lemon and Procida Lemon.

THE CALENDAR FOR LEMON VARIETY

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Harvest period

Market presence

MINIMUM QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Clean, healthy fruit with compact, smooth peel, rich with essential oils.
Wedges firmly connected. Evenly ripened.

Colour
Peel: light or bright green for Verdello, pale yellow for Bianchetto, yellow for the Normal Lemon

Shape
Oval, regular and not very elongated; truncated base for the Bianchetto

Flavor and texture
High juice yield; acidity not below 6%.

Juice yield
Verdello and Primofiore: 20%
Others: >25%

Sale period
Year round

Storage
The fruit will keep for 60-70 days at a temperature of 12-13 °C and relative humidity of 75-80%.

Handling
Fruit or containers may be stacked at the sales outlet. We recommend using gloves to avoid damaging the peel, which could cause essential oils to leak out and lead to rotting and molds.

Things to avoid
Do not store the product in areas that are too warm or dry, since this will cause the fruit to dehydrate, losing its juice and hardening its pulp.

Note
The summer is the most difficult time to maintain this citrus fruit, and it is therefore better to pay closer attention to storing and handling during the summer months.

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