EDIBLE GARDENS providing Lemon and Lime Information.

Lemon and Lime TIPS and FACTS:

• Plant in a sunny and sheltered position, and feed in the Spring for best results.
• Lemons have many properties like cleansing or detoxing and are great to use for the common cold.
• Lemons improve circulation and are used to treat varicose veins and kidney stones, minor cuts, fevers and.
• The lemon peel has stomachic properties. It’s a great antioxidant and this is due to its high vitamin “C” content.
• The lemon is also the main ingredient for lemonade, sorbet ice, salad dressings and marinades.
• The lemon juice is used in making cheese and the pectin contained in lemons (peel and pith) helps to set jams and jellies.
• Externally, lemons can soothe poisonous stings and insect bites, eczema, chilblains, sunburn and make a great gargle for sore throats.
• Lemons cleanse or decongest the kidneys and liver and help with constipation and cellulite. Lemon juice on the skin can clear up complexions or treat cuts and minor wounds.
• The zest of the lemon peel has many culinary uses and the whole lemon peel is used to make marmalade.

EDIBLE GARDENS can help you plant and cultivate Lemon or Lime Trees in your own EDIBLE GARDEN!