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Calabria's Citron - Fragrant Citrus in Santa Maria del Cedro

Explore the unique citron fruit, Citrus medica, grown in Calabria, Italy. Santa Maria del Cedro is known for cultivating the special Diamante Citron, used during the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. This fragrant fruit, unlike common citrus species, has dry pulp with minimal juice. Discover the color variation from green to yellow-orange and learn the importance of timely harvesting to prevent tree damage. Dive into the history and cultivation practices of this exceptional citrus in Calabria.

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Calabria's Citron - Fragrant Citrus in Santa Maria del Cedro

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  1. CITRUS FRUIT IN CALABRIA Citron

  2. The citron is a fragrant fruit with the botanical name Citrus medica. The citron is unlike the more common citrus species like the lemon or orange. While the most popular fruits are peeled in order to consume its pulpy and juicy segments, the citron's pulp is very dry containing only little insipid juice.

  3. Santa Maria del Cedro is a town in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The towns name indicates the cultivation of the special Diamante Citron which uses as Etrog for the Jews, during their Feast of Tabernacles.

  4. The color varies from green, when unripe, to a yellow-orange when overripe. The citron would never fall off the tree and could reach 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg) if not picked off timely or even early. However, they should be picked off before the winter as the branches might break, or bend to the ground and may cause numerous fungal diseases for the tree.

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