Citremon – Citrus trifoliata x limon

Description

Description

Citremon (Citrus trifoliata x limon) is a Citrus hybrid between a trifoliata and a lemon. It was bred in the early 20th century and there are a few forms around.

As a rootstock, citremon has been used as a lemon rootstock in California, where it performs very well. It is vigorous and resistant to most Citrus diseases while being compatible with lemons.

Citremon is regarded as being the best truly cold tolerant lemon, being able to handle approximately -15 Celsius. The juice makes a good lemonade when sweetened, and so this would be an ideal lemon option for people in the coldest parts of New Zealand.

Citremon seeds are highly polyembryonic, so almost all seedlings will be the exact citremon variety, with few off-types. See our article on Nucellar embryony for further explanation.

Seeds per packet: 10

Germination Instructions

Upon receipt of these Citrus seeds, either:

1. Soak them in water for a few days until they swell. After soaking for a few days (with a few water changes), plant the seeds directly into a seed raising mix, and keep warm, and they will sprout after 2-3 weeks.
2. Direct sow into seed raising mix, misting regularly for about a week to ensure the seeds are well hydrated. Keep warm, and they will sprout after 2-3 weeks.

These seeds were treated with Thiram fungicide (bright green) before export, so make sure to wash your hands after touching them.