They were grown in California in the years 1751-1768. 'Eureka'originated from seed taken from an Italian lemon (probably the 'Lunario') and planted in Los Angeles in 1858; selected in 1877 and budwood propagated by Thomas Garey who named it 'Garey's Eureka'. These include: Rough lemon (C. jambhiri Lush. Closely resembles 'Eureka'; of medium size. 'Avon'first noticed as a budded tree in Arcadia, Florida. The tree is almost thornless, medium-to very-vigorous, but highly susceptible to mal secco disease. The name “Ponderosa” is derived from a Latin word ponderosus that means pine tree. The root decoction is taken as a treatment for fever in Cuba; for gonorrhea in West Africa. 'Perrine'a Mexican lime X 'Genoa' lemon hybrid created by Dr. Walter Swingle and colleagues in 1909, but still a fairly typical lemon; it is lemon-shaped, with small nipple at apex, necked at base; of medium size; peel pale lemon-yellow, smooth, slightly ridged, thin, tough; pulp pale greenish-yellow, in 10 to 12 segments having thin walls; tender, very juicy, with slightly lime-like flavor but acidity more like lemon; seeds usually 4 to 6, occasionally as many as 12, long-pointed. The aptly named horned melon has a spiky (or honed) green or orange skin and a somewhat gelatinous green flesh similar in texture to that of a pomegranate. This type of lemon is actually a very large lemon variety, however the lemon fruits are harvested in their immature state before they grow too large. 'Harvey'of unknown parentage; was found by Harvey Smith on the property of George James in Clearwater, Florida. The moist, fibrous fruit is usually red, yellow or orange and is quite sweet. Earliest in season; mostly fall and early winter. These lemons are also called sweet limetta, sweet lime, and Mediterranean Sweet Lemon. Tree vigorous and prolific. It has a yellowish-orange netted skin and pale green flesh with a unique flavor that is both spicy and sweet. ; algal leaf spot or green scurf (Cephaleuros virescens); tar spot (Cercospora gigantea); felt fungus (Septobasidium pseudopedicellatum); charcoal root rot (Macrophomia phaseolina); root rot (Fusarium oxysporum, Pythium ultimum, and Phytophthora parasitica; heart rot and wood rot (Fomes applanatus and Ganoderma sessilis); crinkly leaf and exocortis viruses; and green mold (Penicillium digitatum); blue mold (P. italicum); and pink mold (P. roseum). Compared to the Eureka lemon, the Lisbon lemon survives well in cooler climates. The honey globe melon is usually circular, and is a native of Southeast Asia where it is still most commonly grown. Some of the most popular types of true lemons are Lisbon lemons and Eureka lemons. 'Monachello' (Moscatello')suspected of being a lemon X citron hybrid; elliptical, with small nipple and no neck, merely tapered at apex and base; medium-small; peel yellow, smooth except for large, sunken oil glands, thin, clinging very tightly; pulp in 10 segments, tender, not very juicy, not sharply acid. Meyer lemon was firstly developed in China at the early twentieth century. One of the good things about growing Meyer lemons is that they are a hardy type of lemon tree. Bearss is originated from Italy. As with many other melons, the honey globe is an excellent source of vitamin C, as well as potassium, but you are likely to have to look fairly hard to find one. (5 kg)! Honey globe melons can grow up to almost ten pounds and have a very durable, thick stem that secures them firmly to the vine, even after the melon has ripened. This variety is less popular to grow because it is born on a tree that has large thorns. A nutritional spray with copper added is applied after spring bloom. A relatively large fruit, the winter melon can often grow to over 40 pounds. Rough lemons (Citrus × jambhiri) are a medium-sized type of Indian lemon that has a rough bumpy skin. Tree large, vigorous, spreading, medium-thorny, prolific; foliage resembles that of the citron. Also sometimes called the sarda, the Galia is a relatively new member of the melon family. Seedless watermelons were first developed in Japan during the late 1930s, and today account for over 80% of all watermelon sales in the United States. These melons have can have either a netted or smooth peel. The medium-thick yellow rind is moderately smooth and finely pitted. In Asian cooking, the seeds are often fried to provide added flavor to savory dishes, while the peel is sometimes pickled. Because of its high natural sugar content, this melon is very sweet and is often used as a dessert melon. Lemon peel oil is much used in furniture polishes, detergents, soaps and shampoos. Still, in 1984, Florida exported $2 million worth of lemons. Similar in taste to the cantaloupe, the Charentais is sweeter and its scent when cut is far more robust. The canary melon – named for its bright yellow skin which, not surprisingly, resembles the color of a canary – is part of the Cucumis melo species of melons. This melon does not stand up well to cooking, and is most often served as a breakfast melon or as part of a fruit platter. Grown commercially in India, Chile and Argentina. Bearss lemon trees produce an abundant harvest of high-quality lemons. Korean melons are usually relatively small – about the size of a papaya – and have a distinctive yellow grooved peel. Also called bitter gourd, carilla fruit and bitter apple, the aptly named bitter melon probably originated in India and is currently also cultivated in parts of South America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. These lemons are huge !!!! ), Sweet lemon (C. limetta Risso), 'Meyer' (lemon X mandarin hybrid); 'Perrine' (lime X lemon hybrid); 'Ponderosa' (presumed lemon X citron hybrid), qq.v. Not a particularly durable melon, Crenshaws usually need to be consumed within a week of ripening. I am a paddy melon, my girlfriend is a cantaloupe melon and our first born son is a winter melon, Fabulous work on the melon list. The mildly fragrant flowers may be solitary or there may be 2 or more clustered in the leaf axils. These lemon trees produce good-sized lemon fruits that are quite juicy and acidic. It was found that the labor of training, and repeated pruning either manually or by machine hedging and topping, was excessive and uneconomic. One of the 2 leading cultivars of California, though now being superseded by clonal selections with more vigor, e.g., 'Allen', 'Cascade', 'Cook', and 'Ross'. In Florida, commercial lemons have been budded onto 'rough lemon', sweet orange, and 'Cleopatra' mandarin rootstocks. This means lime juice may often be more acidic than lemon juice. There are actually two main types of melons that are commonly called cantaloupes; the European and the North American cantaloupe. In many ways, Villafranca lemons are no different from Eureka lemons in terms of size and shape. My friends (from NYC) went to Orlando for the holidays, and came back with 2 lemons bigger than any grapefruit I've seen. Primofiori is a common Spanish type of lemon. Persian Sweet lemons are a medium to small variety of lemons that look like Meyer lemons. Lemons and limes are similarly acidic, with certain varieties of the fruits being more or less acidic than others. It is also known as Finger Citron in several Asian countries. These lemons are huge !!!! The Verna lemon (Citrus × limon ‘Verna’) is a Spanish variety of lemon that has a small round shape with bright yellow smooth rind. 'Villafranca'believed to have originated in Sicily; introduced into Sanford, Florida, from Europe around 1875 and later into California. Manganese deficiency is evidenced by interveinal chlorosis and subsequent necrosis, shedding of leaves, flowers and young fruit. In the United States, watermelon is grown commercially in over 40 states; the largest watermelon on record weighed just over 350 pounds and was grown by a farmer in Tennessee in 2013. Later, in 1877, a horticulturist named Thomas Garey also propagated this variety. The Crenshaw melon resembles the casaba and has an oval shape and a quite hard, ribbed yellowish-green skin that feels waxy to the touch when the fruit is ripe. The sprite is a small, round melon (it will usually grow to around the size of a grapefruit) and will typically weigh between a pound and a pound and a half when ripe. Normally a quite hardy and adaptable fruit, today melons are grown in many parts of the world although they prefer sunny, warm climates that feature lots of rain and good drainage. High in vitamin C and potassium, due to its milder than average flavor the Santa Claus melon is often eaten as part of a salad, wrapped in thin-cut cured meats (spiced ham, prosciutto), made into smoothies, or offered as part of a wine and cheese platter. The word “dorshapo” actually derives from the names of three plant explorers who developed this variety: Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe. Flowers and young fruits are killed by 29º F (-1.67º C) and nearly mature fruits are badly damaged below 28º F (-2.22º C). It is a hybrid cultivar between lemon and mandarin. As is the case with the bitter melon, the kantola has a number of medicinal benefits and is sometimes used in traditional medicine to treat kidney stones, high blood pressure, and has been found to lower blood sugar levels in diabetics. It is also served as a breakfast or dessert melon, and often made into ice cream, smoothies, or ice pops. Lemons are rarely grown for the fresh fruit market in Latin America. Unlike most types of lemons, Volkamer lemons have a yellow-reddish flesh that is mainly seedless. An easily digestible fruit that is commonly consumed both at breakfast and as a dessert (often together with ice cream), cantaloupes are very nutritious, contain numerous antioxidants, and are an excellent source of beta-carotene and vitamins A and C. Although the peels are not generally eaten, cantaloupe seeds are edible and can actually be quite tasty when roasted. In California, excellent growth is maintained on silty clay loam of high water-holding capacity. In 1965, a team of California horticulturists initiated experimental trellis culture of 'Prior Lisbon' lemon on C. macrophylla rootstock. I and my girlfriend also enjoyed very much the list of melons. If crowded or "hedged", production declines. This variety is largely grown in the country and makes up almost three-quarters of Italy’s lemon production per year. Closely resembles 'Lisbon'. Because of heavy imports from Sicily, commercial culture in Florida and California was begun soon after 1870 and grew to the point where 140,000 boxes were being shipped out of Florida alone.