Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Heart burn
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sour
Origin
Central America, South America
China, India
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Nigeria
United States of America
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Mexico