description Lakeland Limequat Overview
The Lakeland limequat is a citrus hybrid developed in Lakeland, Florida, in the early 20th century by crossing a West Indian lime with a kumquat. It produces small, elongated, yellow-green fruit with a sweet, edible rind and a tart, acidic flesh similar to a traditional lime. Like other limequats, the Lakeland variety was bred to combine the distinct flavor of limes with the cold tolerance of kumquats, allowing it to be cultivated in slightly cooler climates than standard lime trees.
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What is a Lakeland limequat?
Lakeland limequat is a hybrid citrus developed in Lakeland, Florida, in the early 20th century. It combines a West Indian lime with a kumquat.
Can you eat the skin of a Lakeland limequat?
Yes. The rind is edible and contributes sweetness, while the flesh and juice provide a strong lime-like acidity. The fruit is therefore useful whole, sliced, or squeezed.
What does Lakeland limequat taste like?
It combines tart, acidic lime flesh with a sweeter edible rind. The contrast is similar to eating a small citrus fruit where the peel balances the sharp juice.
How does Lakeland limequat differ from a regular lime?
A Lakeland limequat is smaller and more elongated, with a sweet edible rind inherited from kumquat parentage. A regular lime usually has a more bitter or unsuitable peel and is used mainly for its juice.
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