Femminello lemon

LemonAvailable

Also known as: Femminello Siracusano

The classic Italian lemon group, multiple-blooming (including the prized winter Primofiore and the summer Verdello); the lemon behind Sicilian limoncello and cuisine.

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How it grows

Cold hardiness: 28°F
Ripening: Mid-season
Vigor: Moderate
Disease tolerance: Moderate
Drainage need: Well
Soil pH: 6–7.5
Graft requirement: Graft Required
US availability: Available

Considerations

Cold hardiness28°F

TenderCold-hardy

Canopy killed at about 28°F.

Heat to ripenModerate

Low heatHigh heat

Needs moderate heat to colour and sweeten.

Maturity seasonMid

EarlyLate

Mid-season fruit (multiple blooms).

VigorModerate

LowHigh

moderate

Soil pH preference6–7.5

4.58.5

Prefers a pH band of 6–7.5.

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