Interesting facts about wild and indoor lemon. Home Growing Tips

Each berry, fruit or vegetable has its own unique composition. And all of them bring benefits to human health (we do not take into account the poisonous representatives of the flora).

Lemon nourishes the body with vitamins and is recommended for frequent use. It has a number of useful components and is considered very useful.

In the article we will tell all the most interesting about the lemon tree and its fruits, we will show a lot of photos.

Is it a fruit, berry or vegetable?

What can this type of citrus be attributed to - is it a fruit, or a large berry, a vegetable or not? Yellow citrus is a modified berry, as well as all the fruits of their genus.

Variety collectors claim that all evergreens of the citrus genus are oranges with a number of differences. Among the general characteristics distinguish:

• very juicy pulp in the form of capsules;
• thick hilly skin;
• large toxic bones (oblong and round).

Yellow citrus may have a rounded shape and elongated, with an elongated nose, ass and without, thick-skinned and thin-skinned. The fruits of the lemon are bright and attract the eyes of wild animals. Berry is good. Eating the fruit, they propagate seeds in the soil, helping the plant to spread geographically.

Description

Citrus can spread on the planet like a wild plant, cultivated in the garden and grow at home.

Where and how does it grow in the wild?

Wild lemon from the root family, belongs to the genus citrus. Hybrids with grafting of citron or mandarin exist.

What does a lemon tree look like in nature?

• Lemon shrub extends to a height of 6 m.
• The branches are dotted with thorns 1 cm long.
• Smooth, shiny oval leaves no larger than 11 cm.
• Petioles of leaflets no more than 1 cm.
• The fruit is round or elongated and larger than a classic lemon, about 6-7 cm long and 3-4 cm in diameter.
• The peel of a wild lemon is rough, as if warty.
• Juice bags of flesh are pale yellow or almost colorless sour-bitter taste.

The homeland of wild lemon is South Asia, the territories of China and India. Today, the plant is cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas.:

• Pakistan
• Asia
• Bangladesh;
• Cambodia.

In Latin America:

• Peru;
• Brazil
• Venezuela
• Ecuador

Citrus as a crop

Lemon varieties will grow healthy and large where they will be provided with sufficient heat. Subtropical areas or greenhouse conditions are suitable. Grow citrus:

• in Central Asia;
• in the Caucasus;
• in Moldova;
• in some states of the USA;
• in the Mediterranean countries.

Lemons grow in Russia too:

• territory of the Caucasus;
• Crimea;
• Krasnodar region.

The best varieties that are cultivated for mass marketing are considered:

• Pavlovsky;
• Villafranca;
• Meyer Lemon;
• Lisbon
• Maykop;
• Genoa
• Eureka;
• New Zealand
• Volcano;
• Mezensky;
• Kiev large-fruited;
• Ponderosis;
• Irkutsk large-fruited lemon.

Features indoor lemon tree

• At home, yellow citrus reaches a height of no more than 1-2 meters.
• Flowering is repeated 2 times a year, in rare cases, maybe 4 (depending on the variety). White flowers with five petals.
• Leaves of acute shape.
• Fruits grow up to 6-9 cm in diameter, oval, yellow in color, have thinner delicate skin and a small number of seeds, when compared with bushes grown in open ground.

The roots of lemons are thin and vulnerable. Covered with a special fungus that helps to absorb nutrients. Therefore, when transplanting a lemon, one must be very careful so as not to disrupt the growth rate. Otherwise, the affected plant will spend energy on rehabilitation.

Growing and caring at home

1. Homemade lemon varieties easily survive with a lack of lighting. Long daylight hours affect the rapid growth of lemon, but the fruiting process stops. For cultivation, use the southern and eastern window sills, after lunch the window needs to be shaded. The tree must be rotated every 10-14 days around the axis by 10º to create symmetry. In winter, give daily artificial lighting for 5-6 hours. When warm days come, citrus can be taken out to the garden or to the balcony.
2. There should not be a sharp temperature difference, wrap or cover it at night so that the plant does not suffer.
3. At room conditions, the lemon tree needs to be watered daily from May to September, in the remaining months, moistening the soil and spraying the leaves can be done approximately every 3-4 days. In the winter months, the houses are dry due to heating; pay special attention to spraying leaves. Let the earth dry in time so as not to cause root rot. The plant will not live in this state for a long time.
4. Complex mineral fertilizers or specially designed for citrus fruits are used to top up the lemon. Younger trees fertilize once a month and a half, and adults more often.

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Pests and possible diseases

Among pests of indoor citrus emit:

• Aphids.
• Spider mite.
• Whitewing.
• Scaffold.
• Mealybugs.

The most common potted lemon diseases:

• Root rot.
• Cancer.
• Tristeza.
• Scab.
• Intermission.
• Homose.
• Melseko.

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Varieties of indoor citrus, their photo

Fans of indoor citruses recommend the following varieties:

Meyer

They are grown from cuttings and from seed. This is an early ripening variety, abundantly bearing fruit, sometimes up to 4 times a year. Fruits weighing up to 150 g. Blooms earlier than other species, most often in March or April. Ripening lasts 8-9 months, the fruits are removed slightly unripe.

Anniversary

A hybrid was bred in Uzbekistan, the “ancestors” are the lemon of Tashkent and Novogruzinsk. Undemanding in care. Usually grows up to 1.5 m. Gives large fruits up to 600 g. The skin is thick. Differs in plentiful blossoming. Fruits in 3-4 years.

Genoa

Rare view. Trees grow to a meter, the crown is dense. Spikes are almost absent. The fruits are soft and very tasty. The peel is not bitter, it can be eaten. The average weight of the fruit is 110 g. Lemon blooms on the 4th year. In the early years it gives up to 50 fruits, and from an adult tree they can be harvested for about 120-180 per year.

Lisbon

High grade with large, dense and wide leaves. There are many thorns. The fruits do not contain seeds, have a thin edible peel, weigh 120-150 g. The tree bears fruit for 2-3 years. During the season you can collect 60 fruits.

Maykop

Mature trees produce 100-300 fruits per year. The weight of one fruit is about 140-160 g. Trees rarely grow above 2 meters.

Hand of buddha

Fruits reach a length of up to 40 cm, have the shape of a hand (for which the variety was named). The thickness of the peel is up to 5 mm, there is almost no pulp. Lemon has a bitter or very sour taste..

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Ponderosis

The peel is rough, the flesh is juicy. The variety is distinguished by a large number of seeds.. Fruiting begins in the 2nd year.

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Volcano

Dwarf tree up to 1.2 m. The fruits are small in size (up to 4 cm), tasty, with delicate acidity. It blooms and bears fruit all year round.

Lunario

The tree is 1-1.5 m tall, produces color continuously. Flowers solitary or in small brushes. The first fruits appear for 2-3 years. There are many thorns. Fruit with a thin smooth skin, almost no seeds.

Benefits for the body

• Restores the immune system.
• It is used in the treatment of colds, flu due to the presence of vitamin C.
• Helps with dyspepsia.
• Cleanses the body of toxins, helps the body get rid of extra pounds.
• Normalizes metabolism.
• It removes bloating and belching.
• Softens stool.
• Cleanses the liver and kidneys (including salts).
• It is used for hypertension, strengthening the heart and capillaries.
• Reduces the percentage of cholesterol.
• Participates in the treatment of cancer.
• Helps with gout.
• Improves brain activity.
• Stops premature aging.
• Relieves fatigue and invigorates.
• It treats skin diseases (pimples, brightens the skin, removes age spots) improves the condition of hair and nails.
• Eliminates dandruff.
• Strengthens bones and teeth.

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Interesting Facts

1. When brewing tea with lemon, make sure that the fruit seeds are not in the drink, as they contain poisons that destroy the properties of the yellow berry.
2. The fruit itself is also capable of acting depressingly on the beneficial substances of certified herbs. No matter what kind of grass you use. It is quite possible to combine lemon with honey.
3. Yellow citrus can kill cancer cells without affecting healthy ones. It is believed that it is 10,000 times more powerful than chemical treatment! This information is intentionally hidden by large corporations producing synthetic substances in order to generate large revenues.
4. The first mention of citrus is recorded in the chronicles of the XII century.
5. Harvested annually in all countries is approximately 14 million tons.
6. In some Southeast Asian countries, green limes are called lemons.
7. A record of 2500 fruits collected from one tree per season has been set.
8. Lemon trees live up to 40 years, the highest reach 7 meters.
9. The largest production of this citrus is deployed in Mexico and India. About 32% of the world harvest is grown in them.
10. The fruit is only 3.5% sugar.
11. Lemon peel is about 30-40% of the mass of the fetus. The remaining 60% is the edible part.
12. Unripe lemon can be made soft and juicy by placing it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
13. Salt in combination with lemon juice is a good remedy for rusting metal surfaces.
14. One porous berry provides the human body with a daily norm of vitamin C.
15. In the Middle Ages, lemon was used as a panacea for snake venom and a cure for the plague.
16. Lemons are stored in the refrigerator for up to one and a half months, and at home temperature for 14 days.
17. Lemon fruit is rich in vitamin A, B, P and C.
18. In ancient times, people disinfected a wound with lemon water.
19. About 3 thousand fruits are processed to produce 1 kilogram of lemon essential oil. Therefore, such an oil cannot be estimated at 100 rubles. It is very diluted. Good oils are available in specialized stores. By comparing the smell and effect on the skin, you will notice a huge difference.
20. The sugar content in thick-skinned berry is half as much as in strawberry.
21. Previously, in both Asia and Europe, trees were planted to decorate gardens.
22. The famous explorer James Cook was the first to use the properties of berries in the treatment of scurvy in sailors.
23. In India, pickled lemons are eaten.
24. And in Spain, the symbol of unrequited love is a sour lemon.
25. In Europe, lemons were called “Indian apples” for some time. They were introduced by A. the Great after a trip to India.
26. In restaurants, blueberries can be served along with lemon (its juice well cleanses the color plaque of the berry).
27. To eliminate oversalt in a liquid dish, you can squeeze lemon juice into it.
28. Previously, the juice was evaporated to form a thick dark liquid. She stained a tissue flap.

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Lemon is of great value in human life. Citrus is used in various fields - cooking, health and beauty of the body, aromatization of the room and decor of space. Be healthy and make the most of this berry.

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