Sweet Lemon (Citrus limetta) – Mild, Juicy Citrus
Sweet Lemon offers a gentler citrus flavour, with juicy flesh and much less sharpness than an ordinary sour lemon. These small, rounded fruits have fragrant, predominantly green skin with occasional yellow-green patches and a mild sweetness that makes them enjoyable fresh or squeezed.
Why You'll Like Sweet Lemon:
Mild Citrus Flavour:
A refreshing choice when you enjoy citrus aroma with a softer, less acidic taste. Flavour and sweetness vary naturally between fruits.
Juicy and Versatile:
Enjoy the flesh fresh, squeeze it for juice, or add the juice to drinks and fruit salads.
Choose Your Quantity:
Available in 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg and 2 kg packs. Packs are sold by whole-fruit weight, including peel and seeds. The number of fruits varies with their size.
Perfect Ripeness Guide:
Sweet lemons are ready to enjoy when supplied. Citrus does not become sweeter after picking, so there is no need to leave it out to soften. The rind may retain green patches; colour alone does not determine sweetness.
How to Eat:
Wash the fruit, then peel or cut it open. Eat the flesh or squeeze the juice, removing any seeds. Enjoy freshly squeezed juice promptly.
Storage:
Keep whole fruit dry and refrigerated for longer freshness. Wash just before use. Cover and refrigerate cut fruit and fresh juice, and enjoy promptly.
Images created with AI assistance using Floradel Citrus Nursery's Millsweet limetta photographs as botanical references. Images are illustrative; individual fruit appearance varies.
