Lemons

History
Before juicing, press down firmly and roll the lemon on the kitchen counter to break up the pulp before juicing. If the lemon is very cold, you can microwave it for a few seconds before squeezing.
Lemons Farmers
Limoneira

Since its beginning in 1893, Limoneira Company has grown to be one of the premier integrated agribusiness operations in the world.

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Season, Ripeness and Storage

State Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Arizona
California

In-Season

Season

Lemons season is from August through July in both California and Arizona.
Ripeness

The best lemons are heavy for their size and have a fine-textured skin. Deep yellow lemons are usually more mature than light yellow ones and not quite as acidic.
Storage

Lemons will keep for up to two weeks without refrigeration. To keep them for up to three weeks, place them in a plactic bag in the crisper of your refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup sections, no peel
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 31
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat: 0.32g	0%
Cholesterol: 0mg	0%
Sodium: 2mg	0.08%
Total Carbohydrate: 9.88g	3.29%
Dietary Fiber: 3	0%
Sugars: 2.65g
Protein: 1.17g
Vitamin A 0.46%	Vitamin C 93.67%
Calcium 2.8%	Iron 3.56%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: USDA National Nutrient Database

A lemon at room temperature will yield more juice.

Before juicing, press down firmly and roll the lemon on the kitchen counter to break up the pulp before juicing.

If the lemon is very cold, you can microwave it for a few seconds before squeezing.