Castagnetola Lumia (Citrus lumia)
DESCRIPTION
Castagnetola Lumia (Citrus lumia) is a particular “lemon variety” of our collection.
ORIGIN
We still don’t know its origin, it probably comes from southern Italy.
PLANT
-Tree features: Plant is medium vigorous in shape, with long branches which tend to lignify quickly.
-Leaves: Leaves are round to lanceolate, bright green in colour.
FRUIT
-Shape: Fruit is a big lemon, pear-shaped to round.
-Flavour: It tastes just like a classic lemon inside. Skin is very aromatic.
-Colour: Light yellow to deep yellow according to the harvesting time.
Pulp is usually light yellow.
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Season of ripeness: It starts to ripen during Winter. However fruits can be produced in other seasons of the year.
It usually starts to bloom during Spring time.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: As a big lemon, you can use Castagnetola Lumia to zest its skin, or to squeeze its juice.
-Ornamental: It’s a good ornamental choice for its shape and its big fruit.
COLD RESISTENCE
According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -6°C.
This variety needs to be maintained like a normal Lemon.
If you’d like to find out about how to maintain citrus, you can follow us on YouTube
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Shipping times
Orders are processed and handled directly by us.
During the high season (February–June), due to high demand, shipping might require between 7 and 15 business days from the order confirmation; in some cases, a few additional business days might be needed.
However, we would always strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.
If you have special requirements or need specific shipping times, we invite you to contact us: together we would find the best solution to meet your needs. -
Possible variations in shape and size
Plants may differ from the descriptions shown on the product pages. -
Care and cultivation practices
We personally carry out sowing, grafting, cutting, pruning, and repotting every year.
Each plant is a living being that grows in its own way and time, influenced by many factors. -
Seasonal variations
The characteristics shown on the website may vary depending on the season and the plant’s growth stage.
Thank you for your understanding and trust!