Citrus — Eureka
Citrus limon 'Eureka'
Eureka Lemon - Citrus limon 'Eureka'
A traditional lemon which is the most widely planted within Australia. It produces large seedless fruit and is available to crop throughout the majority of the year.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Throughout the year but in abundance in Winter.
Fruit size: Large fruit 160-180grams.
Fruit shape: Elliptical to oblong with short neck and medium nipple.
Skin: Medium to thick yellow skin at maturity. Ridges on surface and quite rough.
Flesh colour: Greenish yellow.
Texture: Generally seedless.
Flavour: High juice and acid levels.
Storage: keeps well in cold storage.
Storage period: harvest July/Aug and stored until Dec/Jan.
Yield: high yield.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Tree shape: Open tree and nearly thornless.
Flower: blossom is white.
Height: medium size, can grow tall up to 4m approximately.
Width: 3m approximately.
Leaf shape: sparse foliage. Evergreen. Aromatic and very glossy.
Growing conditions: Regular pruning promotes a bushier tree. Likes full sun. Needs average water.
Disease: Leaf miner is a problem in young trees. Coastal area suffer from citrus scab, melanose, broad mites and bud mites.
Harvest notes: Fruit becomes large and puffy 2 to 3 months after maturity.
Comments: Tendancy to fruit in terminal clusters. Suitable for pots.
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