Citrus medica (Citron)

Citrus medica 

Family: Rutaceae.

Common names: Citron, Sitroen

Citron is a straggly, evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 4 metres tall. It is considered to be a delicate plant and the most tender of the cultivated Citrus species.
The plant yields an edible fruit, though it is very acidic and is more commonly used as a flavouring. Citron fruit has been used since Roman times as a perfume and moth repellent. The fruits are made into marmalade, eaten in salads or are used in liqueurs. The thick rind of the fruit can be sliced and added to salads, or candied and used as a flavouring in cakes, puddings, confectionery etc. It is a commercial source of candied peel, used in cakes etc. The thick peel is candied, after having been cleaned by fermentation in sea water. It also plays a role in the Jewish Feast of the Tabernacles.

Sowing instuctions: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: July 2024