Hi

I have noticed that my parents lemons are now growing with exceptionally
thick skins, they are well maintained, anyone know why this occurs?
Thanks
Sandra

"Sandra Bodycoat" wrote in message
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Hi

I have noticed that my parents lemons are now growing with exceptionally
thick skins, they are well maintained, anyone know why this occurs?
Thanks
Sandra



Hi Sandra,

The Eureka variety does that. Somewhere years ago I had it explained to me
that lemons originate from China. Somewhere and somehow the eureka strain
came forth with a thick waxy skin. The variety grew naturally next to rivers
and streams (runnels, brooks, creeks and you know things like that).
Apparently when ripe they would drop into the water and head down stream.
Then a small percentage of these would germinate so increase the population.

As riverbanks are naturallly fertile situations the lemons would have all
the vigour they needed and would be more waxy skinned and thicker than those
away from streams. Also they'd be more bouyant in water hence not sink in a
hurry.

So I guess your parents are giving the the best conditions.

Cheers

Richard

Where I once lived, I had an orange and a grapefruit tree. My neighbor told
me to water them a lot. I did and when whey were ripe they all had very
thick skins. I just peeled them and ignored the thick skin. They were
great.

Dwayne


"Sandra Bodycoat" wrote in message
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Hi

I have noticed that my parents lemons are now growing with exceptionally
thick skins, they are well maintained, anyone know why this occurs?
Thanks
Sandra

Dear Sandra,
When lemons are picked you let them sit for a week or so and the skins become thin and the lemons very juicy
Adrianna

This lemon tree used to have lemons with a lot thinner skins but it has just
come about in the past 12 months.
cheers
"Adrianna" wrote in message
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Sandra Bodycoat Wrote:
Hi

I have noticed that my parents lemons are now growing with
exceptionally
thick skins, they are well maintained, anyone know why this occurs?
Thanks
Sandra
Dear Sandra,
When lemons are picked you let them sit for a week or so and the skins
become thin and the lemons very juicy
Adrianna


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Adrianna

"Sandra Bodycoat" writes:
This lemon tree used to have lemons with a lot thinner skins but it has just
come about in the past 12 months.

I know of that problem, but just can't think of the cause. Are there
woody patches on the skins? Do the lemons contain very little juice?
Is every lemon suffering the same condition?

"Adrianna" wrote in message
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Sandra Bodycoat Wrote:
Hi

I have noticed that my parents lemons are now growing with
exceptionally
thick skins, they are well maintained, anyone know why this occurs?
Thanks
Sandra
Dear Sandra,
When lemons are picked you let them sit for a week or so and the skins
become thin and the lemons very juicy
Adrianna

Excellent advice. They really do seem to become juicier.
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

Hi
My answer to all those points would be yes, especially the reduced amount of
juice, its such a waste of a lemon tree.
cheers

"John Savage" wrote in message
om...
"Sandra Bodycoat" writes:
This lemon tree used to have lemons with a lot thinner skins but it has
just
come about in the past 12 months.

I know of that problem, but just can't think of the cause. Are there
woody patches on the skins? Do the lemons contain very little juice?
Is every lemon suffering the same condition?

"Adrianna" wrote in message
...

Sandra Bodycoat Wrote:
Hi

I have noticed that my parents lemons are now growing with
exceptionally
thick skins, they are well maintained, anyone know why this occurs?
Thanks
Sandra
Dear Sandra,
When lemons are picked you let them sit for a week or so and the skins
become thin and the lemons very juicy
Adrianna

Excellent advice. They really do seem to become juicier.
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

"Sandra Bodycoat" writes:
My answer to all those points would be yes, especially the reduced amount of
juice, its such a waste of a lemon tree.

Maybe it's the dry conditions. In any case I'd try and get the crop
off as quickly as possible and feed and water the tree and hope that
the next crop is back to normal. Citrus needs lots of water and heavy
mulching out to the drip line to stop the soil drying out.
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

"Sandra Bodycoat" wrote in message
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Hi

I have noticed that my parents lemons are now growing with exceptionally
thick skins, they are well maintained, anyone know why this occurs?
Thanks
Sandra


The problem is that they are not getting enough water !....
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Bigbazza (Barry)..Oz