What kind of leaves do a lemon possess ?
The leaves are green, shiny and elliptica(oval, with a short or no point )l-acuminate(tapering to a long point ).
What is the taste of a lemon ?
Lemon juice is about 5% citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste and a pH of 2 to 3.
How many kind of lemon are there ?
There are several varieties of lemon including Eureka, Lisbon, and the Meyer lemon, which is thought to be a hybrid
What is the lifespan of lemon ?
5-50 years(Lifecycle :Buds from lemon tree > Seedling or rootstock >Grown up tree[ 6-7.5m,.] >White flowe > Lemon develop from ovaries of the blossoms(within 7 to 8 month) (after 4 years> Give fruits throughout the year,both blossom anf fruit can be seen at a same time > Buds ...)
Do lemon have flowers ?
Flowers are white on the outside with a violet streaked interior. On a lemon tree, flowers and ripe fruits can be found at the same time. Lemon fruit are ovoid with a pointed tip at the end. When ripe, they have a bright yellow skin with a paler yellow segmented interior.
What is the history of lemon cultivation ?
The lemon is a cultivated hybrid deriving from wild species such as the citron and mandarin.Tthe first unequivocal description of the lemon, is found in the early tenth-century Arabic treatise on farming by Qustus al-Rumi. However, it is believed that the first lemons were originally cultivated in the hot, semi-arid Deccan Plateau in Central India.
Compiled by : Mrinmoy Majumder
Do you know the total amount of lemon produced per year ?
World :3.2 million metric tons
Italy : 693000 metric tons
United States : 663000 metric tons
Spain : 599000metric tons
According to U.S. Department of Agriculture(1990 - 92,3 year average)
