The Pros and Cons of Four Common Lemon Varieties and How to Eat Them
Lemon is also known as yimuguo, ningguo, and so on. Its tart flavor is deeply loved by pregnant women and children. At the same time, lemons are rich in nutrients, can effectively replenish the vitamins the body lacks, and can also be used to make seasonings, medicines, cosmetics, and beverages, among other things. In recent years, the market demand for lemons in China has also been increasing. At present, there are more than 200 horticultural varieties of lemon in the world, and the main varieties cultivated in China are mainly the following. Let us learn about them together below.
The Four Major Lemon Varieties and Their Pros and Cons
1. Eureka
Native to Italy, introduced from the United States. The tree vigor is medium, spreading, with messy, drooping branches. It has strong growth vigor and resistance, and wide adaptability. The leaves are elliptical, the petioles are short, the fruit is mainly elliptical in shape, and the top has a obvious nipple-like protrusion.
Pros: Good productivity, good storage tolerance, sufficient acidity, strong aroma, and smooth skin. It is the preferred variety for lemon processing and fresh sales.
Cons: The main yield is concentrated in the spring flowering and fruiting.
2. Perfume Lemon
Native to Southeast Asia. The fruit is oblong. Because the fruit gives off a rich fragrance from the inside out after ripening, it is called "perfume lemon."
Pros: Good productivity, large fruit, seedless, and strong fragrance.
Cons: Insufficient acidity.
3. Taiwan Green Lime
It blooms and fruits multiple times within a year. The fruit is round, a seedless variety, and relatively high in acidity.
Pros: Juicy, high edible rate, and strong aroma.
Shortcoming: The fruit is on the small side.
4. Beijing Green Lime
Also known as fragrant lemon and Meihua lemon, it is a hybrid of lemon and orange or lemon and mandarin. It was discovered in the suburbs of Beijing in 1908 and taken back to the United States for continued selection and breeding.
Pros: Compact tree posture, early fruiting and high yield, and relatively good storage tolerance.
Shortcomings: Weak pest and disease resistance, and average fruit quality.
How to Eat Lemon
In seasoning, lemon is mostly used to season seafood, removing fishiness and odd odors; in Southeast Asian cuisine, it is often used directly in cooking to highlight its sweet-and-sour taste. Lemon drinks are a tasty and easy-to-make healthy beverage. Wash fresh lemons, cut them crosswise into 2mm-thick slices, remove the seeds, put them directly into a cup, pour in cool boiled water, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar, and it is ready to drink. In winter, you can drink hot lemon drinks to maintain your health, while in spring and summer, drinking iced lemon drinks is more refreshing and satisfying.
The above is an introduction to the pros and cons of lemon varieties and how to eat them. I wonder which lemon you like to eat? You are welcome to leave a comment and discuss.
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