Citron Seeds - Flowering Fruit Tree / Evergreen Shrub
Citrus medica
Life Cycle: Evergreen Shrub / Flowering Tree
Height: 10-15 ft
Max Width: 12 ft
USDA Zone: 9-11 (unless grown indoors)
Light: Full Sun
Harvest: 3-5 years
Citron Seeds - Citron medica
About This Species
- Common Names = Citron / Etrog / Yellow Citron / Bumpy Lemon / Cedrat / Citrus Apple
- Fragrant flowering evergreen with yellow citrus fruit
- Used in culinary dishes, perfume, and home remedies
- Low maintenance; Almost no dormancy as plant blooms several times per year
- Known as "Etrog" and used during festivals for the Jewish holiday Sukkot
- Fruit has thick rind & faintly warted on the outside; High in Vitamin C and soluble fiber Pectin
- Citron fruit can grow to 10 lbs and doesn't fall from tree-- Pick fruit before fully mature to avoid branches breaking
- Leaves are glossy & green with a lemon scent
- Fruit is used to boost immune system, ease nausea, and has anti-inflammatory properties
Growing Tips
1. Soak seeds in water overnight. Sow 1/2" deep in small pots or flats with moistened seed-starting mix. Spritz with water to settle into soil.
2. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination should occur in 14-28 days.
3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant seedlings after last frost when well-established. Protect young plants during winter.Additional Info
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Our plants are all grown & harvested 100% organically-- free of any synthetic fertilizers, chemical pesticides or GMOs.
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