Spanish Name
Limon mesino
Scientific Name
Citrus latifolia
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
Edible parts
FruitLeaves
Recipes
Cilantro ChimichurriBaba GanoushOkra WaterTomato SalsaOkra LemonadeGolden RelishArugula Pesto Pasta
Growth Type
ShurbSmall-TreeMedium-Tree
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalFruit-FreshPollinator
Life Cycle
Secondary
Origin
Sout East Asia
Strata Category
Medium
How to eat
Use fruit, juice or zest raw, for cooking or baking
Nutritional Info
High in vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoids
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidant, supports digestion and immunity, antibacterial
Planting Distance
4–6 meters apart for optimal growth and air circulation
Harvest Time
3–5 years after planting. In Costa Rica, the main harvest season for lemons, including Limón Mesino, is from May to September, coinciding with the rainy season when the fruits are juiciest.
