Giant Lemons in Capri
The Romans knew about lemons, we know this from the mosaics discovered at Pompeii. According to some, the lemon was brought to Campania in the first century BC by the Jews, for whom it had a ritual value. Whatever the source of the lemon, it has acclimatised incredibly well to the land in Campania and has prospered so well that the lemon terraces and gardens have formed part of the unique landscape. The lemon groves also give protection of the land by occupying even the steepest slopes, which are often on the verge of being impossible to cultivate, and by doing so they help to preserve the soil from hydrogeological instability. Most of the produce from this region is reserved for the domestic market; 40% is destined for fresh consumption and the remaining 60% is used to make the famous Limoncello liqueur.
I believe these giant Sfusato lemons are a hybrid cross between a lemon and a citron. It is mainly rind and used in the making of Limoncello.
Giant Lemons in Capri
The Romans knew about lemons, we know this from the mosaics discovered at Pompeii. According to some, the lemon was brought to Campania in the first century BC by the Jews, for whom it had a ritual value. Whatever the source of the lemon, it has acclimatised incredibly well to the land in Campania and has prospered so well that the lemon terraces and gardens have formed part of the unique landscape. The lemon groves also give protection of the land by occupying even the steepest slopes, which are often on the verge of being impossible to cultivate, and by doing so they help to preserve the soil from hydrogeological instability. Most of the produce from this region is reserved for the domestic market; 40% is destined for fresh consumption and the remaining 60% is used to make the famous Limoncello liqueur.
I believe these giant Sfusato lemons are a hybrid cross between a lemon and a citron. It is mainly rind and used in the making of Limoncello.