Sale Tree Lemon Red Pulp Leaf Variegated, available in the following formatsi:

• jar 22cm, height 150/170cm

Generality Lemon Tree Red Pulp Variegated Leaf:

The Plants of Lemon Red Pulp Variegated Leaf is an evergreen plant and represents a variant of the yellow lemon: compared to the genetic "cousin", the red lemon has brown spots, but the lively color of the peel, which can be fiery red, catches the eye , or orange. It has variegated foliage. The red lemon also has the pulp of this color, but the flavor is slightly more tart than the more well-known lemon. Once ripe, the fruit decays within 2-3 days. For this reason, red lemon is not found in grocery stores, but is consumed only by those who take care of the plant. The ripe lemon of this variety has a very thick skin and an almost elongated "drop" shape. The plant produces fewer fruits compared to the better known variant, but it does not fail to give satisfaction: in fact, the plant can be used in different ways. Red lemons, although more sour than yellow ones, can be used to replace them in the kitchen: they are excellent alone, to prepare fruit juices or ACE, or as a condiment for dishes. In cosmetics, red lemon is used for its heady scent, but also for its antibacterial and astringent properties. Red lemon-based essences and body oils can be found in greener herbalists and perfumeries, but you can also make your own essence at home, after harvesting lemonsi.

Cultivation and Care Lemon Tree Red Pulp Variegated Leaf:

The Lemon tree loves bright, sunny places sheltered from the wind, it is a fruit tree sensitive to cold, it defoliates completely with temperatures of -4 / -5 ° C, even lower temperatures can also damage the wood; flowers and fruits, on the other hand, tolerate minimum values ​​down to -2 ° C. Lemons are fruit trees that adapt to any type of soil while preferring loose soils, rich in organic substance, well drained and with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. They are satisfied with rainwater but it is necessary to irrigate them in periods of prolonged drought. The lemon generally blooms twice a year: in spring and autumn. The fruits, generally with an oval shape, have an external skin with different shades of yellow, rich in essential oils, which protects the internal part called the pulp. The pulp, juicy, has a sour taste and is divided into 8-10 wedges.