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chaz 26-05-2004 11:03 PM

Lemons?
 
What kind of lemons is it I generally see in the supermarket? What about
limes?



David Ross 27-05-2004 03:02 AM

Lemons?
 
chaz wrote:

What kind of lemons is it I generally see in the supermarket? What about
limes?


The main commercial lemon is the Eureka. Few other varieties are
ever seen.

Two or three different varieties of lime are common.

If you live in a climite where citrus is often planted, a good
nursery should have information comparing the different varieties
of each kind of citrus.

--
David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean
Sunset Zone: 19 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean
influence (USDA 10a)
Gardening pages at http://www.rossde.com/garden/

Frogleg 27-05-2004 03:04 PM

Lemons?
 
On Wed, 26 May 2004 17:19:45 -0400, "chaz" wrote:

What kind of lemons is it I generally see in the supermarket? What about
limes?

I see someone has posted lemons.

" There are essentially two species of limes in common use. The
large-fruited Tahitian type is known as the Bearss lime in California
and the Persian lime in Florida. The smaller Mexican, or bartender's
lime, is widely known as the Key lime of Florida."


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