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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 |
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"Sandra Bodycoat" wrote in message ... 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 |
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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 ... 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 |
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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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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 ... 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 -- Adrianna |
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"Sandra Bodycoat" wrote in message ... 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 !.... -- Bigbazza (Barry)..Oz |
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