You might see lemons daily but do you know how many types of lemons exist in the world? Some lemons are suitable for lemonade, some are for food seasoning, and some are for cooking. There are around 30 different types of lemons in the world, and each type has its idiocentric characteristics. Some regions in the world are rich in lemons production. India, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Australia, Turkey, and China are among them. You can find many of these countries exporting a huge deal of lemons all over the world. That shows how strong the market is.
Even their sizes and shapes differ from each other along with their texture and rind thickness. That makes each of them suitable for specific use. Some people consume a few types of lemons like a normal citrus fruit because of their sweetness and less tarty flavor. In this list of unique lemons, we have brought nine types for you. If you want to know how eccentric they are, have a look at them.
Eureka Lemons
One of the most common types of lemons is Eureka lemon. Its bright color and thick rind make it well-recognized in the world. Their shape is elliptical or oval, which makes them easy to be squeezed. Due to their tart flavor, they can add zest to foods and drinks. Their oily texture gives them another symbolic appearance. With small and medium sizes, they can be easily stored and consumed. Also, they have fewer seeds in them. You can easily grow them in your home gardens as they do not need special grounds. In addition, you will find them growing in hot regions mostly. These regions are California (the US), Australia, South Africa, Mediterranean countries, and India mostly.
Lisbon Lemons
From their name, you might have guessed their origin. These Portuguese-origin lemons are among the famous lemons in the US and Europe. They are available in medium and large sizes mostly. If we look at their shape, they have an elliptical and oblong shape. They taste similar to Eureka lemons. However, they have thin rinds, unlike the Eureka type. Likewise, they have fewer seeds like Eureka lemons. You can use them as an alternative to the Eureka type in case of unavailability. They also mostly grow in sunny climates like California (the US), India, Turkey, and Australia.
Buddha’s Hands Lemons
They are the strangest type of lemons you might have ever seen in your entire life. It is neither round, nor oblong, nor oval. Its appearance is like fingers or a flower of yellow carrots. Besides its weird appearance, it has lots of similarities to other lemons. Its rind is bumpy and thick, and it has fewer seeds in it. The taste of its pitch is sweet, unlike many different types of lemons. It tastes similar to grapefruits. However, its pulp is slightly sour, which is evident as it is a lemon. They are not found anywhere in the world except in Asia and a few Mediterranean countries. China, Japan, and India export them all over the world.
Meyer Lemons
They are small in size, have thin rinds, and they have round and oval shapes. Though their origin is China, they were named after Frank Nicholas Meyer, an explorer from the US Department of Agriculture. He traveled to China for research purposes related to agriculture and came back with these Chinese lemons. These tart-flavored Meyer lemons are good for seafood seasoning. Besides, it is a hybrid fruit of citron and mandarin. Their abundant supply comes from China, the US, Italy, and Spain mostly.
Ponderosa Lemon
Have you ever seen a lemon of size larger than even a tangerine? Ponderosa lemons are among the most gigantic lemons in the world. Their extremely large size and unusual shape make them appear like a yellow tangerine and a pear. Besides their size, they have tender and juicy flesh. It makes Ponderosa lemons famous in Maryland, the US. Some call it a hybrid of citron and pomelo. That is why they are much different from a normal lemon. They have thick rinds and sweet-tart flavor. Moreover, they are less sour than other lemons. They grow well in regions of sunny climates.
Amalfi Lemons
Another gigantic type of lemons, which is similar to Ponderosa lemons. The only thing that makes them different is their agricultural conditions. They are grown only in Italy because of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Their name Amalfi was given from their origin, Amalfi coast, Italy. Not only is their size large but they have a sweet and tangy flavor too. With a thin rind and oily texture, they look so fresh and bright when they are fully ripe.
Pink Variegated Lemons
With spectacular rind and unusual pulp color, pink variegated lemons are another unique type on the list. They have yellow and green stripes, which gives them the texture of dracaena plant leaves. If we look at their pulp, it is pink like grapefruit. Their flavor is acidic and tart but a little mild. Their thick rind makes them look shiny. They are found in Italy and California mostly.
Avalon Lemons
These large-size lemons are among the strangest lemons. Their oval and irregular shape makes them appear strange. Also, their bumpy rind is much similar to bitter gourd. However, they are tender and juicy for seasoning and various uses in foods and drinks. Their taste has some sweetness, unlike regular lemons.
Assam Lemons
Assam lemons are native to Assam, India. They are not like usual lemons but more like limes. Their green rind and oblong shape make them appear like small cucumbers. They are quite famous in India for lemonades and lime juices. They are also known as Gol Nemu limes. Their rind can turn yellow as soon as they are further ripe. Since India has some really sweltering regions, people love to quench their thirst with lemonades.
Still around twenty-one other types of lemon are there in the market, which you can explore later.
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