Choosing a lemon variety: Novogruzinsky, Lisbon, Genoa

Lemon is one of the most common citrus fruits. It can be found more often than others in the houses and apartments of both experienced gardeners and ordinary citizens who were attracted by this fruit with its exotic appearance and unpretentious care. In addition, many are attracted by the beneficial properties of the fruit of lemon trees and the desire to have an inexhaustible source of vitamins prevails. Among the most popular are Novogruzinsky lemon, as well as the Lisbon and Genoa varieties. Let's consider them in more detail.

Novogruzinsky

This variety is relatively young, bred in the middle of the last century at the Sukhum experimental station. In Abkhazia and Georgia, Novogruzinsky lemon was one of the best breeding species in terms of yield and taste characteristics of fruits.

Description

Lemon Novogruzinsky is considered a giant among its "brothers", because the height of a tree can be up to 2 meters (and often even higher). In nature, it grows up to 5 meters in height.

At home, the tree has a beautiful spreading crown with many thorns on the trunk and branches (see the photo for an example of a young plant). In this regard, in youth, it is desirable to carry out the formation of the crown. The leaves are light green in color, smooth and elongated (length, on average, 12 cm, and width - up to 5 cm), have a pleasant delicate aroma.

Novogruzinsky loves sunlight, so it can be placed on the southern windows, slightly shading, protecting the plant from direct sunlight.

It blooms in large white flowers with a slight purple tint. It is worth noting that flowering begins later than other species by 1-2 years. Fruits can be either round or elongated oval, weighing up to 150 g, with a thin, glossy peel (up to 5 mm) of a light yellow hue and pulp with a pleasant taste.

Advantages of the variety

Novogruzinsky can bloom and bear fruit 2-3 times a year (remontant variety). If the tree is well monitored, agricultural technology is carried out on time and correctly, then 100-200 lemons per year can be harvested from one lemon tree. Moreover, they are practically seedless.

The variety was bred for the southern regions, but it perfectly adapts to the more severe conditions of mid-latitudes and does not feel any discomfort, settling in any Moscow apartment.

Due to its natural beauty, relatively tall trees of this species are often used in the interior of offices, holiday homes or sanatoriums: after all, a sprawling tall plant with many bright fruits can always advantageously decorate any room.

Novogruzinsky is considered one of the most undemanding growing conditions, so it is very popular among fans of exotic plants.

Lisbon

The homeland of the Lisbon lemon (and in North Africa it is also called "Portugal") is Portugal, from which it came to Australia in 1824, where it received further development and fame. But the first description was carried out in Massachusetts in 1843. In professional circles, the ancestor of this hybrid is considered the species "Gallego".

Description

Lemon Lisbon is a fast-growing, rather tall tree, growing on average up to 1.6 m, and some specimens even up to 2 m.

It has a dense crown with strong, strong branches with many thorns. The leaf is wide, elongated, with a characteristic pointed end. The trees have a pleasant strong "lemon" scent.

For stable growth and development, it requires constant bright light, so the tree should be placed near the southern windows, however, the plant must be protected from direct sunlight, avoiding burns to the foliage.

Lisbon blooms early - flowers appear as early as 3 years of growth. Already for 5 years, you can harvest up to 60 specimens per year, while they are quite heavy - 150 g each, and some can weigh up to 500 g. Fruits are yellow shades, have a classic oval shape with a slightly beveled top and a small depression (pictured ).

The peel is thick, up to 7 mm, with a smooth, slightly ribbed surface. The pulp has a pleasant sour taste.

Advantages of the variety

Like Novogruzinsky, Lisbon is a remontant variety and bears fruit several times a year, which greatly pleases the owners of this tree. Moreover, fruits are considered one of the leaders in terms of quality and taste characteristics of fruits.

Lisbon has established itself as one of the most resistant lemon hybrids. It tolerates heat, drought, and low temperatures with equal success. In addition, it adapts well to the dry air of the apartment.

With proper care and the right place for the growth of the tree, Lisbon will thank you with regular fruiting.

Genoa

Originally from Genoa, Italy, it emigrated to California in 1875 and Florida (USA) in 1881, where it became very popular. From the United States, this hybrid came to South America and further to India. Breeders believe that this is a late hybrid of the "Eureka" variety.

Description

Genoa is a dwarf tree that grows to a maximum of 1.3 m. A distinctive feature of this species is that there are no thorns or there are very few of them. (you can clearly see this in the photo). The deciduous cover is dense, with large green ovoid leaves of a wide elongated shape, up to 12 cm long and up to 7 cm wide.

Genoa is a lemon that loves the sun and should be placed on the south or southeast windows, but shading from direct sunlight.

It begins to bloom at 2-3 years of age, and bear fruit at 4-5 years. It is worth noting that the fruits are medium-sized - their weight does not exceed an average of 100-120 g. The shape is traditional for lemons, slightly elongated with a smooth, rough greenish-yellow peel and aromatic, sour, but tasty pulp. At 4 years of age, an average of 50 fruits grow on the tree.

Advantages of the variety

Like all of the above varieties, Genoa is a lemon that blooms and bears fruit several times a year. A distinctive feature is its resistance to adverse conditions, as well as increased productivity. With proper care, up to 180 fruits can be harvested from one tree per year. At the same time, the fruits are highly valued due to their taste characteristics. Including the peel - it is edible in Genoa and does not taste bitter, like in most other species.

A great variety of lemon hybrids have been bred by breeders, but for the most part they require the same care with minor variations. The main requirement of this type of plants is abundant sunlight, therefore, the pots with the plant should be placed on the south side of the house or apartment. However, most lemon varieties cannot tolerate direct sunlight, so plants need to be shaded.

When planning to acquire a lemon tree, study the description of the species and hybrids, see information on how to care for the plant throughout the year, including:

• timing and number of waterings;
• when and how to trim;
• feeding and fertilizing;
• causes of possible diseases and methods of their treatment;
• breeding methods.

And only after studying all the subtleties and nuances, choose a hybrid that best suits the conditions in your apartment or house. It depends on the right choice how the tree will develop and its yield is the main goal of any gardener.

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