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Lemon

Citrus limon

An evergreen citrus tree producing acidic yellow fruit used in cooking, beverages, and flavoring.

Family

Rutaceae

Temperature

15-28°C (absolute 12-36°C)

Rainfall

1000-2300mm (absolute 300-4000mm)

Altitude

500m

Soil pH

6.5-7 (absolute 5.5-8)

Soil types

Well-drained loamy soils