Today we share with you a different article: we are going to travel to the past of the lemon to discover its origin, how it arrived in Spain, how it evolved over the years and how it managed to expand around the world.
At Frutas Poveda we believe that knowing the history of each fruit brings us closer to the product we grow every day and helps us to understand its characteristics and the differences between the different varieties. varieties of lemon that exist.
1. Where does the lemon come from?
The lemon tree (Citrus × limon) has its origin in Asia, specifically in regions such as Assam, in northeastern India, Burma and the southern Himalayas.
From the 7th century onwards it spread to Persia, the Middle East and Egypt, and later to the Mediterranean thanks to the trade and cultural routes of the Arab peoples.
2. How the lemon arrived in Spain
During the Arab rule in the Iberian Peninsula, the lemon began to be cultivated in what we know today as Andalusia and Levante, especially in areas with a Mediterranean climate.
The word “lemon” comes from the Hispanic Arabic word lamun, derived from the Persian limu, reflecting its cultural influence.
Spain quickly adopted its cultivation due to the quality of the soil and the abundance of water, especially in Murcia, which is now the largest European producer.
3. Evolution of the crop and its global expansion
In Europe
Although it was known as far back as the Roman Empire, it was in the Middle Ages that the lemon was consolidated as a food crop . food and medicinal and medicinal crop.
Later, agricultural and irrigation techniques were improved, which allowed its large-scale extension in Italy and Spain.
In America and the world
During the European expansion, the lemon was brought to America by the colonizers, mainly to combat diseases such as scurvy during sea voyages.
Today it is grown in temperate and subtropical zones around the world, and Spain continues to stand out for its volume and quality.
4. And what does this story mean for Frutas Poveda?
It makes us reflect and realize that growing lemons is not just about planting trees, it is about being part of an ancient history and seeing how far the lemon has traveled around the world so that today we can enjoy them in our homes on a daily basis.
Today, our farms in Murcia continue to make the lemon part of history, but with a sustainable and modern approach, using environmentally friendly techniques. environmentally friendly techniques, and we protect and promote biodiversity in our fields.
In addition, we work with innovative varieties such as seedless lemon, which is better adapted to the needs of today’s consumers.
Conclusion
From Asia to our farms, it has traveled centuries and continents to become one of the most valued fruits in the world.
At Frutas Poveda we continue to write that story with every season, every blossom and every lemon that reaches your table.
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