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Facts about lemons
how do lemons grow?
Lemons grow on lemon trees and usually take around 12 months to ripen, to grow a lemon tree from scratch it takes between 3 - 6 years on average to have it flowering and fruiting.
where do lemons come from?
Lemons trees are native to Asia and are most commonly found in north east Asia and China.
which lemons are best for making lemonade?
The most popular lemons that are thought to be the best lemons for making lemonade are the meyer lemons and the eurika lemons with meyer being the sweeter of the two.
Do lemon trees grow in the UK ?
Yes you can easily grow lemons in the UK along with many other citrus fruits.
Are lemons good for you?
Lemons are super high in vitamin C and are often used to fight colds and flu's to help boost the immune system and they are also great for fighting bad breath.
Can you freeze lemons ?
Yes you can wash and then freeze your lemons for up to 3 months after that they may develop frostbite which will effect the flavor.
which lemons are the best?
The best lemons and the most widely used are eureka lemons.
Do lemons go bad or moldy ?
Yes usually a lemon will start going moldy after just 7-10 days unless you freeze them or at least keep them in the fridge for an extra few days.
What are the health benefits of lemons?
lemons aid digestion and help to avoid kidney stones they also clean your gut because bacteria hates lemon, lemons are high in vitamin C and help lower the risk of stroke because of the flavonoids they contain.
How many calories in per lemon ?
Lemons are very low in calories 1 whole lemon weighing 60 grams will contain roughly 18 calories, so you would have to eat over 100 lemons per day to hit you daily calorie intake if you lived on lemons alone.