Oranges & lemons ……. A must have in any organic garden Citrus must be the juiciest, fresh and health giving fruit on the earth. The gardener can choose from a wide variety, or have a tree of each – Oranges, Grapefruits, Lemons and easy peelers like Naartjies, Minneola’s, Satsumas, Kumquats, Pomelo’s and the list just goes […]
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Lemon Harvest
Lemon Harvest A lemon tree dripping with yellow balls of sunshine is a sight to see. But after you’ve given away the surplus from a jumbo harvest to friends and neighbours and the community at large, there should still be some left over for a sweet and sour explosion of flavour. When life gives you […]
Lemon Pests
Lemon Pests and Diseases Lemon trees attract a wide variety of pests and diseases, many of which can quickly spread across the tree and onto neighbouring trees if not dealt with promptly. Fortunately most can be treated with easily obtainable treatments. Citrus canker Of all the diseases afflicting lemon trees, citrus canker is possibly the […]
Super Smoothies
Super Smoothies Smoothies are a great way to use your home-grown fruit and veggies, and to get your daily requirement in one quick and tasty meal. Here are three of our favourite smoothie recipes, but don’t be dictated to! There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to delectable combinations, so use whatever […]
Citrus limon
Citrus limon Citrus limon is the botanical name for the ‘Eureka’ lemon, the ever popular smooth-skinned lemon that is used extensively in households all around the country. C. limon originates from Asia, although the commercial cultivar ‘Eureka’ is of Californian origin. It was discovered in Los Angeles in 1858 and is believed to be of […]
Rough Lemon
Rough Lemon is one of the hardiest types. It can grow into quite a large tree. The lemons, which ripen in June, are medium-sized, with a thick rough peel.
Citrus x meyeri
Lemon Meyer Lemon Meyer bears round, smooth lemons with a thin peel throughout the year. This is the best choice for pots The lemon tree has a number of attributes that qualify it for inclusion in the modern garden’s list of core plants. When it is laden with fruit it makes an eye-catching tree, especially […]
Citrus limon ‘Eureka’
Lemon Eureka Lemon Eureka produces medium-sized lemons with a smooth, yellow peel throughout the year. The lemon tree has a number of attributes that qualify it for inclusion in the modern garden’s list of core plants. When it is laden with fruit it makes an eye-catching tree, especially in a smaller garden, and as it […]