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The whole lemon is used to make marmalade, [29] lemon curd [30] and lemon liqueurs such as Limoncello. [31] Lemon slices and lemon rind are used as a garnish for food and drinks. Lemon zest, the grated outer rind of the fruit, is used to add flavor to baked goods. [32] The juice is used to make lemonade [33] and some cocktails. [34]
The fruit is large, 15–25 cm (6–10 in) in diameter, [5] usually weighing 1–2 kilograms (2–4 pounds). It has a thicker rind than a grapefruit, and is divided into 11 to 18 segments. The flesh tastes like mild grapefruit, with a little of its common bitterness (the grapefruit is a hybrid of the pomelo and the orange).
The citron (Citrus medica), historically cedrate, [4] is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind.It is said to resemble a 'huge, rough lemon'. [5] It is one of the original citrus fruits from which all other citrus types developed through natural hybrid speciation or artificial hybridization. [6]
The best time to prune a lemon tree is right after all the fruit has been harvested, which can vary depending on your USDA zone. However, it typically happens in later winter or early spring ...
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Plus, uses of lemon for cleaning and healthy lemon recipes. The health benefits of lemons, lemon juice and lemon peel, including high vitamin C and hesperidin. Plus, uses of lemon for cleaning and ...
Lemons appear in paintings, pop art, and novels. [66] A wall painting in the tomb of Nakht in 15th century BC Egypt depicts a woman in a festival, holding a lemon. In the 17th century, Giovanna Garzoni painted a Still Life with Bowl of Citrons , the fruits still attached to leafy flowering twigs, with a wasp on one of the fruits.
The plants first bear fruit after growing about 3–4 years, [5] and produce two crops per year, after the end of the rainy season. This evergreen plant produces small, red berries, while white flowers are produced for many months of the year. The seeds are about the size of coffee beans.