SYRACUSAN LEMON
SYRACUSAN LEMON

SYRACUSAN LEMON

Citrus Limon Femminello Siracusano

LEMONS

  • Characteristics and uses

    CHARACTERISTICS
    Syracusan Lemon originated by gem mutation from the common Femminello in the territory south of Syracuse. The accentuated and rapid growth, the costant productivity and the early production of big fruits characterize the Syracusan Lemon. This variety of plant has few thorns and elliptical leaves with partially rounded apices.It is a popular variety appreciated for its best quality and high growth of elliptical-shaped fruit.
    Syracusan Lemon has a citrine yellow papillated peel and a sweetness and juiciness pulp.
     
     
    USES
    It is one of the lemon varieties most desired by the most important cosmetics companies of the world for the high quality of the essential oils.
    Like the other varieties of Femminello, Syracusan Lemon is used mainly as a condiment, flovouring ingredient and for the preparation of marmalades.

  • Blooming and fruit ripening

    BLOOMING
    It blooms in approximately three periods:
    • First-flower lemons: first blooming from March to June
    • Bianchetto lemons: second blooming from June to the end of July
    • Verdello lemons: the third blooming is from August to October

    FRUIT RIPENING
    In correspondence with the three blooming periods, the fruit ripens:

    • September/October of the same year of first blooming
    • from March to June of the year following the second blooming
    • from April to September of the year following the third blooming

  • Tipology and dimensions
    Tipology Width ø (cm) Height (cm)
    MINI STEM 22 TONDO 70/80

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