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Citron

Citrus medica

An early cultivated citrus species grown mainly for its thick aromatic rind, candied or used ceremonially.

Family

Rutaceae

Temperature

21-27°C (absolute 12-35°C)

Rainfall

1200-1400mm (absolute 800-2000mm)

Altitude

1300m

Soil pH

6.5-7 (absolute 5.5-8)

Soil types

Well-drained loamy soils