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The variegated variety of unshiu mandarin is represented by the yellow color of the leaves. The growth rate and taste are approximately the same as that of ordinary unshiu mandarin.

Eureka Lemon variegata is a fast-growing tree with thorns and dense foliage. The fruit is medium-sized, very sour, juicy, has few seeds and a thick peel. There are two forms - green and variegated. The variegated one is more valued for the beauty of its crown, but produces less fruit than the green one and is not as cold-resistant. The variegated Eureka lemon has striped fruits during ripening, and when fully ripe they can be completely yellow with pink flesh, fragrant, and pleasant to the taste. Both forms of the plant bloom several times a year.

This lemon is an analogue of the variegated Eureka lemon, which has gained great popularity among citrus growers. The young growth of the lemon “Foliis variegatis sanguineum” has a purple tint, which suggests the presence of anthocyanin in the tissues of the shoots. The leaves have white variegation, the fruits have stripes directed along the fruit. The growth rate of lemon is decent; this variety is remontant. And most importantly, the pulp of the “Foliis variegatis sanguineum” lemon has a pink tint.

Citrus Fortunella margarita"Centennial" is a variegated variety of kumquat. Some sources state that the variegated orangequat and Fortunella margarita "Centennial" are the same species. The origin of this variegated kumquat is not exactly known. There is an opinion that it is a seedling of the kumquat margarita, which grew from a seed pollinated with clementine or tangerine pollen. Based on this, this kumquat can actually be called an orangequat. The quality of the variegated kumquat fruit is excellent, the juice content in the fruit is higher and the peel is thinner compared to the regular margarita kumquat. The foliage is spotted with bright cream-colored spots; there are no thorns on the shoots. The fruits have tiger stripes of cream and green when young; when fully ripe the skin color is orange.

Variegated Buddha's Hand citron (Citrus medica variegata) is one of the most popular among all varieties of citrus fruits existing today thanks to unusual shape fruits and beautiful variegated leaves. The large, attractive leaves have a creamy ivory edge, a green center and light tones throughout the leaf blade. Although the variegated Buddha Hand variety grows more slowly than the regular Buddha Hand variety, the beauty of the leaves is worth the wait for the plant to mature. The leaf variegation is stable and when the fruit appears, lemon zest is the perfect combination of sweet and sour for use in cooking.

The botanical name is Citrus aurantiifolia - popularly Lime, literally aurantium - orange or golden, literally can be translated as golden-leaved citrus.

Synonyms and popular names: Lime Lime, Common lime, Sour lime or Acid lime, Mexican lime Mexican lime, West Indian lime, West Indian lime, Large lime Large lime, Key lime

The lime Citrus aurantiifolia is native to Southeast Asia. The cultural path of lime passed through the Middle East (Iraq, Persia - first cultivated) to North Africa, then to Sicily and Andalusia, and subsequently with Spanish explorers to the West Indies. From the Caribbean, limes spread to tropical and subtropical countries in North America, including Mexico, Florida, and later California.

Varieties:

• "Kai" Oval Thai lime
• "Paan" Ball-shaped Thai lime
• "lumia" French lime, Pear lemon, Sweet lemon French lime, Pear lemon, Sweet lemon.

Garnish and spice for fish and meat, adding piquancy to soft drinks, “limonade”. Key lime pie is now mostly made from frozen Tahitian lime concentrate. According to reports from Brazil, lemons and sour limes are locally called "limao" and account for about 6 percent of all citrus plantings. Plantations of "Tahitian" limes are rapidly increasing, and currently account for about 50 percent of all sour fruit plantings. Mexican lime is next on the list, making up about 22 percent, but most of its plantations grow poorly because they are affected by the viral disease Tristeza*, which causes stem cankering.

The Eureka lemon, locally known as Siciliano, makes up another 20 percent. The main harvest season for lemons and limes runs from December to March.

Mandarin

Botanical name Citrus reticulata Blanco - popularly Mandarin Mandarin

Synonyms and popular names: Citrus x nobilis, Common mandarin, True mandarin, Mandarin orange, Culate mandarin, Suntara orange.

• Class 1,
• Class 2, Tangerine
• Class 3, Satsuma (sometimes designated as Emerald Tangerine)

Homeland - Vietnam, South China, and Japan. 500 BC was known in China, 300 BC. commercial cultivation began in central China.

Varieties and varieties:

• "Tangerine" Tangerine
• "Tangerine cv. Clementine" Loose rind mandarin, Mandarin orange, Clementine, Algerian tangerine - (loose rind - loose peel) mandarin, Clementine, Algerian tangerine
• "Dancy" Red tangerine, Dancy tangerine, Red tangerine
• "poonensis", "Ponkan" Chinese honey orange, Chinese honey orange
• "chachiensis" Chachi mandarin, Chachi mandarin
• "deliciosa" Mediterranean mandarin, Tangerine, Italian tangerine, Mediterranean mandarin, Tangerine, Italian tangerine
• "erythrosa" Red-skinned orange
• "salicifolia" Willow-leaved mandarin
• "satsuma" Satsuma orange, Emerald Tangerine, Satsuma orange, Emerald tangerine
• "unshiu" Unshiu orange, Unshu mandarin, Mandarin orange, Japanese mandarin, Satsuma mandarin, Unshiu orange, Mandarin Unshiu, mandarin, Japanese mandarin, Satsuma mandarin.

Tangerines and tangerines of all varieties are mainly used fresh for food; slices are used in fruit salads, etc. Some types are candied. Tangerine, formerly known as Citrus nobilis var. tangeriana is distinguished by the sweetest fruits with a thin skin and practically no seeds. Tangier is a port city in Morocco, so when people talk about Moroccan tangerines, they are most likely sweet delicious fruits. The difference between tangerines and ordinary tangerines is the bright orange or red color of the fruit (other tangerines are yellow-orange).

Citron

Botanical name Citrus medicinal Citrus medica - popularly Citron Citron

Believed to have originated in India, it spread in ancient times to the Middle East and China. 300 BC was known in Greece, 20 years BC. grown in Italy. The shape of Citron fruits is usually ovoid or oblong, tapering towards the end, the shape varies greatly, the peel is dense, hard, and tuberculate. Citron fruits have a very thick albedo layer and many seeds. The leaves are green with a lemon aroma, slightly serrated edges, oval-lanceolate or ovate-elliptic, large up to 17 cm in length. The petioles are usually wingless or have small wings. Citron grows very vigorously, has virtually no dormant period, and blooms several times a year.

Varieties:

• "Corsican" Corsican citron, Corsican citron
• "Diamante" Italian citron, Italian citron
• "Palestine" Palestine citron, Palestine citron
• "bajoura" Musk citron, Musk citron tree, Musk citron
• "dulcis" Sweet citron, Sweet lemon, Mediterranean sweet limetta, Sweet citron, Sweet lemon, Mediterranean sweet limetta
• "dulcis Corsican" Corsican sweet citron, Corsican sweet citron
• "riversii" Bijou lime, Elegant lime
• "sarcodactylis" Fingered citron, Buddha's Hand Citron

After boiling to soften the taste and soften the peel, it is candied in a strong sugar syrup.

Pomelo

Botanical name Citrus maxima Citrus maxima - popularly Pomelo Pomelo

Synonyms and popular names: Citrus grandis, Shaddock Shaddock, Thai grapefruit, West Indian pomelo

Originates from South and Southeast Asia. The fruits are large, 15-25 centimeters, reaching a weight of 1-2 kg, usually pale green to yellow in color when ripe, sweet with white (or, less commonly, pink) flesh and a very thick albedo. The taste is sweeter than grapefruit, very little bitterness. The leaves are lush green, on short petioles with pronounced rounded wings.

Varieties:

• grandis "pyriformis" Chinese pear-shaped pomelo
• grandis "shangyuan" Ichang lemon
• maxima "Kao Hawm" Round white-fleshed Thai pomelo, Round Thai pomelo with white flesh
• maxima "Kao Nam Pueung" Pear-shaped Thai pomelo, White-fleshed Thai pomelo, Thai pear-shaped pomelo, Thai pomelo with white flesh
• maxima "Kao Paen" Flattened Thai pomelo
• maxima "Kao Thong Dee" Pink-fleshed Thai pomelo, Thai pomelo with pink flesh

It is used in the same way as orange, but is more difficult to peel.

Citrus hybrids

Ancient citrus hybrids

Lemon

Synonyms and popular names: Lemon Lemon.

Varieties:

• Lemon Eureka "Eureka" Eureka lemon, Italian lemon Italian lemon, American lemon American lemon,
• Variegated lemon, Pink lemon Pink-fleshed lemon,

Lemon slices are served as a garnish for fish or meat, or with cold or hot tea. Lemon juice is used in lemonades, pies, other desserts, cooking and pharmaceuticals.

Orange

Botanical name Citrus sinensis Chinese citrus is a hybrid between pomelo and mandarin (different ancestors and later than bitter orange). In chronicles, the orange is found in China around 1100 AD, and in India around 1300 AD.

Synonyms and popular names: Orange Orange, Sweet Orange Sweet Orange

Varieties:

• "Jaffa" Palestine orange
• "Valencia" Valencia orange, Orange Valencia
• "Washington Navel" or "brasiliensis" Bahia orange, Brazilian navel, Navel orange, Brazilian orange
• (Blood Group) cv. "Maltese Blood" Maltese blood orange
• (Blood Group) cv. "Sanguine" Blood orange, Blood orange
• (Navel Group) cv. "Lane"s Late" Lane"s late navel orange, Australian navel orange, Australian orange
• (Navel Group) cv. "Leng" Leng navel orange, Early Australian navel orange, Thin-skinned navel, Thin-skinned navel
• (Navel Group) cv. "Washington" Washington Navel, Orange "Washington Navel", Seedless sweet orange, Loose-skinned sweet orange, Orange "Washington Navel", seedless sweet orange, free-skinned sweet orange.

Oranges are usually eaten fresh, or in the form of orange juice, slices are used in fruit salads, etc.

Pomeranian

Botanical name Citrus aurantium Golden citron is a hybrid between pomelo and tangerine. Comes from China, found in chronicles around 300 BC. In Japan it is found in chronicles around 100 AD. Around 100 BC sour orange appears in Rome.

Synonyms and popular names: Sour Orange, Bitter Orange, Seville Orange

Varieties:

• "bergamia" Bergamot orange, Bergamot, Lemon bergamot, Bergamot. Grown in southern Italy, the peel is used to extract oil used in the perfume industry.
• "bigardia" Bigarade orange, Bigardia
• "buxifolia" Box-leaved orange
• "crispifolium" Curled leaf orange
• "myrtifolia" Chinotto orange, Myrtle-leaved orange, Myrtle-leaf orange (USA), Ornamental orange, Chinotto, Myrtle-leaved orange, Myrtle-leaved orange, Ornamental orange
• "Rough Seville" Seville orange, Spanish orange, Rough Seville orange, Spanish orange
• "Smooth Seville" Smooth-skinned seville orange

The main use of sour oranges is making marmalade, in which they have no equal.

Modern citrus hybrids

Grapefruit

Botanical name Citrus x paradisi Citrus paradisi is a hybrid between sweet orange and pomelo. It apparently originates from the island of Barbados, around 1750.

Synonyms and popular names: Common grapefruit Common grapefruit, Western grapefruit Western grapefruit

Varieties:

• (Pink-fleshed Group) cv. "Foster" Pink-fleshed grapefruit, Pink grapefruit
• (Pink-fleshed Group) cv. "Red Blush" Red-fleshed grapefruit, Red grapefruit
• (Pink-fleshed Group) cv. "Ruby" Reddish-rind grapefruit, Seedless pink-fleshed grapefruit, "Ruby" grapefruit, Red-rind grapefruit, Seedless pink grapefruit, "Ruby" grapefruit
• (Pink-fleshed Group) cv. "Thompson" Pink-fleshed grapefruit, "Thompson" grapefruit, Pink grapefruit, Thompson's grapefruit
• (White-fleshed Group) cv. "Duncan" White-fleshed grapefruit, "Duncan" grapefruit, White grapefruit, Duncan's grapefruit
• (White-fleshed Group) cv. "Marsh" Seedless white-fleshed grapefruit, "Marsh" grapefruit, Seedless white grapefruit, Grapefruit Marsh
• (White-fleshed Group) cv. "Ray Ruby" "Ray Ruby" grapefruit, Pomelo "Ray Ruby", Grapefruit "Ruby Ray", Pomelo "Ruby Ray"
• (White-fleshed Group) cv. "Wheeny" "Wheeny" grapefruit, grapefruit Vini

Used for making grapefruit juice, or, cooled, cut in half, the slices are peeled and separated from each other with a special knife

Tangelo

Botanical name Citrus x tangelo Citrus Tangelo or simply Tangelo.

Previously described as a hybrid between grapefruit and mandarin: Citrus paradisi x Citrus reticulata, however, in the most important taxonomic list ThePlantList (theplantlist.org) appears as a synonym of orange Citrus aurantium, probably can be considered as a variety.

Varieties:

• Agli "Ugli" Ugli fruit Jamaican hybrid

Tangor

Varieties:

• "Castle" orange "Temple" Temple Orange

Citrus latifolia

Rangpur

Botanical name: Citrus limonia Citrus x limonia is a hybrid between tangerine and lime, very cold-resistant. The fruits are highly sour, with orange skin and pulp. Widely used as rootstocks for other citrus fruits.

Synonyms and popular names: Rangpur Rangpur, Limandarin Lemandarin, Chinese lemon Chinese lemon, Medical lemon Medicinal lemon, Cantonese lemon Canton lemon or Cantonese lemon, Mandarin lemon Mandarin lemon, Mandarin lime Mandarin lime. Photo

Varieties:

• "gaoganensis" Gaogan lemon
• "hainanensis" Hainan Island lemon, Hainan lemon
• "khatta" Khatta orange
• "otaitensis" Otaheite orange
• "rangpur" Rangpur lime, Rangpur lime

Kumquat

Botanical name: Japanese citrus Citrus japonica (formerly Fortunella margarita).

Other names and synonyms: Kumquat Cunquates, Fortunella Fortunella or Kinkan Kinkan.

Previously, the genus Fortunella included about 13 species names. However, the botanical community, with more thorough modern research, leaves the only species in the genus Fortunella, Fortunella venosa. And Fortunella, the fruits of which can be sold in grocery chains, is precisely Japanese Citrus (see ThePlantList). These fruits differ in shape - oblong, small, no more than 5 cm, orange, sweet and sour.

It is eaten whole, often sold in the form of candied fruits (canned in sugar syrup). Photo

Calamondin

Botanical name: Citrus microcarpa Citrus x microcarpa is a hybrid between a tangerine and a kumquat. Previously, kumquat belonged to the genus Fortunella, and therefore Kalamondin did not belong to the hybrids of the genus Citrus, however, in modern taxonomy, kumquat is called Japanese Citrus Citrus japonica, and therefore Kalamondin by right of blood, so to speak, is a hybrid of citrus fruits.

Other names and synonyms: Calamondin Calamondin, Citrofortunella microcarpa, Golden lime, China orange, Kalamansi lime, Panama orange, Panama orange, Musklime, Philippine lime.

Halves or quarters of calamondin are served with iced tea, with seafood, with meat, and a sour juice is prepared from it. Photo

Trifoliate

Botanical name: Citrus trifoliata, name approved (see ThePlantList). Although some sources still indicate the genus Poncyrus separately, Trifoliata clearly belongs to citrus fruits. The fruit is small, about 6 cm in diameter, round, golden in color, inedible.

Other names and synonyms: Poncirus trifoliata, Three-leaf lemon, Three-leaf orange. Photo

Trifoliata is the most cold-resistant citrus, tolerates frosts down to minus 20 degrees, and therefore is widely used as a rootstock for other types and hybrids of citrus fruits.

Citrange

Botanical name: Citroncirus webberi hybrid. Hybrid between trifoliata and sweet orange Citrus sinensis x Citrus trifoliata or Citrange Citrange

The fruits are tasty, but bitter, and are used in making drinks, jam, and marmalade. Frost resistance is worse than that of trifoliate - up to minus 10 degrees - the hybrid was created with the aim of developing a cold-resistant orange.

Citranquat

Botanical name: Citroncirus Citrangequat is a hybrid between Citrange (trifoliata and orange) and Kumquat, in other words: Citrus sinensis x Citrus trifoliata x Citrus japonica.

The tree is low, slow-growing, practically without thorns. The fruits are round or oval, usually with a neck, with few or no seeds. It is eaten fresh and used to make lemonade and marmalade.

limequat

Botanical name: Citrus Florida Citrus x floridana, popularly Limequat Limequat is a hybrid between kumquat and lime.

The fruit is small, oval, greenish-yellow in color, with a sweet skin and bitterish, very sour pulp; there are many seeds. Used whole for food.

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* Citrus tristeza (Portuguese Tristeza) is a viral disease of citrus crops grafted onto bigaradia and lime rootstocks. Distributed in tropical and subtropical zones. There is no object of external quarantine in the USSR. It is characterized by the death of conductive tissues at the site of fusion of the scion with the rootstock. With mild damage, chlorosis of the leaves develops, their blades curl, they dry out and fall off. With severe damage, individual branches and entire trees die. In diseased plants, shoot formation is weakened, the roots rot; Such trees bloom earlier and more abundantly, but the fruits are small and fall prematurely. The virus is transmitted by planting and grafting material, citrus, melon and other aphids, and dodder Cuscuta subinclusa. Control measures: checking the imported material in introduction and quarantine nurseries for three years; use of T. c. resistant trifoliata and rangpur lime rootstocks; treatment against insects that carry the disease.

The Eureka Lemon is a stunning plant with glossy dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers and fruit growing from late spring to late summer. They are hardy in most areas of the UK (down to -5°C), so although they grow beautiful specimen plants in greenhouses there, these trees can be grown in a well-drained pot in a sheltered outdoor location.

Lemon Eureka does well in the fresh air

Description of Eureka lemon

Eureka Schisandra was first developed in California, where the mild, frost-free coastal climate could support more delicate plant varieties. This is an excellent lemon variety with low temperature tolerance. The fruit is large and thick-skinned, has an excellent flavor and is ideal for gin and tonic or for making lemon curd. Lemon seedlings are sold in a 5-liter pot; such a tree will begin to bear fruit within 18 months. Plants grow in height up to one to one and a half meters.

This popular variegated lemon tree variety produces excellent fruit. all year round. Lemons grow large, juicy, with very few seeds and smooth, thick yellow skin. Eureka is an attractive landscape or patio container evergreen lemon.

The lemon tree is included in the list of modern garden plants. When the branches of a tree bend under the fruits, it looks very beautiful, especially in a small garden. Lemon will grow and bear fruit even in a large pot, making it ideal for small gardens and sunny patios.

There is a form of lemongrass that is characterized by variegated leaves, purple buds and striped yellow-green fruits. When a lemon ripens, its peel turns light yellow and the flesh turns pink. The juice of these fruits is clear, but very sour.

Eureka lemons are large, juicy fruits with thick skin

Uses of Eureka lemons

Eureka lemons have been known since the earliest times due to their many useful qualities. They were eaten to prevent scurvy, and the juice was used as a cosmetic product to rejuvenate the skin and strengthen hair. IN royal gardens Eureka lemon trees (they had a different name back then) were grown in elegant, wheeled wooden boxes. In warmer weather, palace gardeners would take the trees outside for everyone to admire. When the cold returned, the trees were brought back into the buffer winter garden.

Lemons are widely used in cooking, especially baking, to make a refreshing lemonade.

Brief information about care

Provide Eureka Schisandra with well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. After strengthening the lemongrass, the volume of watering can be reduced.

The plant needs to be watered weekly, and in extreme heat much more often. Place the tree in a sunny location. Add a general purpose fertilizer to the soil before new growth begins in the spring. Pressing time is winter.

Appearance of flowers and fruits

Sweet, fragrant, waxy flowers are an attribute of any lemon tree. In the case of some lemon varieties, these delightful flowers appear almost all year round, often seeing both inflorescence and fruit on the same tree.

Typically the flowering seasons are spring and autumn, and the fruits usually ripen during the winter months. During the ripening period, citrus trees need to be provided with increased daylight hours.

Eureka blooms in spring and autumn

Most suitable climate

Eureka lemon trees prefer warm, subtropical climates with high rainfall, but once the plants are well established, they can thrive just as well in other climates, including regions with cold winters and high rainfall.

Some types of lemongrass can withstand cold winds and frost better than others. But despite this, it is necessary to protect all young trees from frost or plant them in pots placed in a protected area.

Lemon trees will thrive in coastal areas as long as they are protected from salty sea breezes.

What does a Eureka lemon tree need to grow?

In order for your plant to grow quickly and produce good fruit, you must adhere to the following conditions:

1. Location. Lemon trees should be placed in a sunny location within a radius of about four meters from any other large trees and shrubs. Protect plants from strong winds. In colder gardens, plant trees facing north, where the sun shines, especially if the lemon is variegated (variegated).
2. The soil. Make the planting hole as large as possible (at least 1x1 m). Place the topsoil in one pile and the rest of the soil in another. Add a small amount of good compost and a handful of bone meal to each pile and mix thoroughly. Fill the hole with topsoil and plant the tree so that the roots are barely covered by the soil. Planting too deeply can cause them to become sick and root rot. Subsoil can be used to replenish the hole and create depressions around the tree to direct water to the roots. Regular soil mixed with a few rounds of compost and a large handful of bone meal is suitable for planting lemons in pots (use large pots). Mulch the root zone with coarse compost or bark pieces and renew the layer regularly.
3. Watering. Trees in the ground need regular watering (at least twice a week) during dry periods, especially in summer. Trees grown in pots need to be watered more often in hot weather, preferably daily. An excellent watering option would be to place a long pipe in the corner of the planting hole, which will form an irrigation tube. Water poured into the pipe goes directly to the roots, ensuring that the tree always receives deep watering without wasting water.
4. Fertilizers. Lemon trees need to be fed fertilizers rich in nitrogen and potassium four times a year. Nitrogen stimulates rapid growth of foliage, while potassium improves the quality of flowers and fruits. Feed lemon in September, January, April and July using a 3:1:5 or 8:1:5 slow-release fertilizer and following package directions. Liquid fertilizer with additional nutrients useful for leaves, especially seedlings and those grown in pots. If the leaves begin to turn yellow, add a mixture of microelements to the fertilizer. Fertilizer must be applied in the drop zone (away from the trunk). Water trees before feeding and again after feeding.

Eureka loves sunny places

Growing problems and ways to solve them

The Eureka lemon tree has its own characteristics, and the better you master the rules of caring for the plant, the more effective the result of your efforts will be. There are common problems that can arise when growing this variety.

The fruits are falling

If some of the small fruits begin to fall off, then this means one thing - the tree is deliberately deprived of them, because there are too many fruits and they interfere with the ripening of other lemons. Fruit may also fall in strong winds or during drought.

Appearance of yellow leaves, poor tree growth

The most important requirement for growing lemon trees is well-drained soil, so remember that you can improve heavy clay soil by adding organic material and coarse river sand to the planting. Soaked roots and overwatering can cause leaves to yellow or drop.

Lack of nitrogen or magnesium can also cause leaves to turn pale. Fix this by mixing trace minerals or Epsom salts with water (use a watering can) and working the solution around the tree.

Deformed fruits, branches full of thorns

This may be a sign that the root stock is starting to grow from below the point where the variety was grafted onto it. If so, remove these stems and branches immediately. Drought and poor drainage can also lead to irregular growth.

Improper grafting can lead to deformation of branches

Pests

The best defense against the pests that commonly attack lemon trees is to plant companion plants around your plants: nasturtiums, lavender and marigolds. Lavender and marigolds deter pests with their strong scents, while nasturtiums attract aphids from trees.

If aphids become an obvious problem, pollinate lemon trees with an organic canola or other oil-based spray during the winter months.

Ants are attracted to the sweet secretion (honeydew) that aphids leave on leaves and stems. If ants are not controlled and dealt with, they will spread aphid eggs to new plants.

The citrus psylla (Citrus psylla) is an adult psyllid that looks like a winged aphid. She lays eggs on citrus leaves. When the young wingless psyllids hatch from the eggs, they feed on the leaves, causing leaf malformation or variegation.

If the infestation is not serious, it is unlikely that it is dangerous for the tree. Other insects that play a role in controlling psyllid populations are also susceptible to the methods used to control citrus psyllids, so the most environmentally friendly safe means is to remove the affected leaves.

Nasturtiums will protect lemon from aphid invasion

When you pick lemons from a tree, leave a piece of the stem of each fruit so that in the future a new fruit. You can also leave the lemons on the tree and pick them only when necessary.

Soak lemon peels in a bucket of water for several days and use the liquid to soak young plants and cuttings. The core contains a growth stimulant and growth hormone.

Uses of lemon leaves

Lemon leaves can be used to control flies and mosquitoes by placing them on the windowsill.

If your cat does not relieve himself in his litter box, then you can combat this problem with the help of lemon peel. Simply rub the area where your pet goes to the toilet with citrus peel. The smell of lemon juice will drive the cat away and he will stop relieving himself in this place.

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The first varieties of lemon appeared in India; to grow in nature, they require a warm subtropical climate. The popularity of the fruit forced breeders to create new varieties. Their quantity and diversity make it possible to breed this representative of citrus fruits in any climatic conditions.

Characteristics of culture

Of all the citrus fruits, lemon is the least demanding temperature conditions. The most favorable growing temperature for it is up to 22. Prefers moist soil. Like all citrus fruits, it loves light, but partial shade is enough for active growth.

You can grow citrus in the following form:

• in open ground;
• creeping;
• trench;
• indoor

Types of lemon crops are divided into two groups:

1. tree-like - tall trees reach a height of 6 m, the fruits are formed inside a dense crown;
2. bushy - small bushes up to 4 m tall, fewer leaves, fruits ripen at the ends of the branches.

Varieties of open ground lemon crops in subtropical conditions differ rapid growth and good yield. The most favorable conditions for growing stool lemon are the lands of Azerbaijan. Trench lemon varieties continue to be grown in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

In the climatic conditions of Russia, it will only be possible to grow indoor lemons. It is possible to grow this fruit at home in winter garden or near the window in the apartment.

Lemon varieties

The most popular varieties of lemons are low-growing and medium-growing. There are numerous varieties of indoor lemon - about 150 house plants.

Pavlovsky

It bears fruit well throughout the year and is unpretentious to lack of light and moisture.

According to the description of the variety, the tree reaches 2 m in height, the crown is compact, spherical. The leaves are dark green, dense, with a smooth and shiny surface. The leaf shape is oval or oblong. 1 rub. in 2-3 years old leaves fall off and new ones appear. The fruiting period begins at the 3rd or 4th year of life.

They produce 20-40 fruits per year. During the year, the culture experiences 3 periods of active growth. The taste is excellent, and according to some criteria it is superior to those grown in open ground in the south. The fruits are oblong, up to 10 cm in length, weighing up to 150 g, and have a pleasant sweet and sour taste.

The sweetish peel is eaten along with the pulp. It is better to place the plant on the eastern side, protect it from direct sunlight, optimal humidity conditions are 60 - 80%, it likes frequent spraying of the crown.

Genoa

The tree looks small, but has a high yield. At the 4th year of life it produces its first harvest - more than 50 fruits indoors; up to 150 are harvested on plantations. The crown is dense, compact, and practically does not require formation. The trunk is not covered with thorns.

Large fruits are oblong in shape, with a pointed end at the top and a ribbed stripe at the base. Appreciated taste qualities. The tender, juicy pulp has a pleasant taste, and the peel is edible.

The disadvantages are the difficult separation of the peel from the pulp and the presence of thin membranes inside the fruit. The leaves are large, ovate, green. It has increased demands on light; it is better to place it on the south side of the room.

Meyer

Suitable for growing indoors due to its low growth and compact crown. Belongs to early, frost-resistant varieties. At -10°C it does not die.

Another name for the species is Chinese dwarf. The tree is decorative, there are almost no thorns, the foliage is dense.

The leaves are dense and jagged at the ends, and have an aroma of essential citrus oil. In winter, it sheds its leaves. As daylight increases, the foliage recovers.

The fruits are small, weighing up to 120 g, round in shape, yellow-orange in color. There are many of them on the tree. The peel is devoid of tuberosity and is easily separated from the juicy pulp. The taste is unusual; well-ripened sweet fruits have a slight hint of bitterness. The disadvantage is poor keeping quality, so the fruits are picked unripe, they ripen on the road.

Novogruzinsky

This high-yielding citrus grows 2 m in height indoors. The crown is wide, the leaves are light green, oblong in shape. The tree feels better on the eastern side of the room.

The fruits are elongated oval in shape. The sour pulp is rich in juice with a high content of vitamin C, the zest is shiny, aromatic, thickened. New Georgian lemon is an unpretentious variety that does not require much moisture.

Panderosa

Lemon variety Panderosa is a medium-sized plant. An artificially formed crown will give it a decorative look. For fruit to set, excess flowers must be removed until they open completely. The leaves are ficus-like in shape. The plant blooms profusely and beautifully.

Easily tolerates high temperatures with sufficient moisture. Breeders advise placing a container of water nearby. Needs regular feeding. The first fruits are obtained already in the second year of life.

With proper care, they reach a weight of 1 kg. The shape is round, sometimes pear-shaped. The peel is dense, about 1 cm. Feature This representative of the sweet lemon variety has a non-lemon taste and not sour pulp, since the fruit contains little citric acid.

Lisbon

A vigorous tree native to Australia. Tolerates high and low temperatures well and is resistant to drought. It begins to bear fruit at the age of 2 and can produce up to 60 fruits per year.

The leaves are large, dense, wide, dark green in color. They have a bright, specific smell. The fruits are elongated-oval, orange, with a beveled top. The pulp does not contain seeds. The thin, sweetish zest is edible.

Rough-skinned

This citrus grows well at home. Easily tolerates dry indoor air. Ripening is long; it blooms for the first time only in the 3-4th year of life. Low yield is compensated by the weight of the fruit, which reaches 1 kg.

The leaves are lanceolate-shaped with jagged edges. The round fruits have a blunt, clearly defined apex and wrinkles near the stalk. The pulp is light green in color, the taste is sour. The rough, warty peel is up to 1 cm thick.

Lunario

This lemon, an Italian new variety, got its name for its ability to bloom every season during the new moon. The tree reaches a maximum height of 1.5 m; there are many small thorns on the bark.

The leaves are dark green, wide. Valued for its visual attractiveness, ease of care and high productivity. The fruits are oblong, ovoid, and the skin is bright yellow. The greenish-yellow pulp is slightly juicy, with a sour taste, and contains seeds.

Eureka Variegata

Eureka Variegata is a variegata lemon, so it is more sensitive to cold and has a short lifespan. It bears fruit almost all year round. The tree is medium-sized, spreading, without thorns. The fruits are oblong, often surrounded by a groove. The pulp is juicy, yellow in color, turning orange when ripe.

Italian Florentina.

variegated Sanguineum.

Pink.

New Zealand.

Conclusion

The varieties of lemons are surprising in their diversity. Varieties of lemon varieties make it possible to choose the most suitable option for cultivation. First of all, you need to decide what requirements are imposed on the future plant: decorative appearance, a certain taste, size restrictions, fruiting regime, ability to withstand a certain temperature regime, conditions for caring for the tree.

Whatever the choice, patience, attention and the desire to grow lemons will help you overcome any difficulties, and the process itself will become an enjoyable experience.