Verna
Of Spanish origin but the exact origin is unknown, it probably comes from the introduction of Italian lemon, Monachello type, in the garden of Murcia. It is the second most important variety in Spain (behind Primofiori) and the fifth in the world. Its production represents 20%, and it is grown mainly in Alicante and Murcia.
This lemon tree flowers more than once and generally enjoys two blooms. The main one, which gives rise to the fruits called harvest, is very long, since it extends from March to May, depending on the weather, location and physiological state of the trees.
In August and September another flowering takes place, whose fruits are called rodrejos or verdelli. They are collected in the summer of the following year. These fruits have a thinner and smoother skin than those harvested, as well as being more rounded and with a pale green color.
Inside, its pulp is tender and juicy, it has a good juice content, with a low acidity. Its average number of segments is eight to nine.