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It is cultivated in the Mediterranean, especially in Almeria, Murcia and the south of Alicante. Different varieties are disitnguen according to their ripening time that are classified as early (autumn), intermediate (early winter) and late (early spring):

• Vernia: large size, rough and elongated, medium/high juice and few seeds, very palatable with low acidity
• Fino vernia: medium size, lots of juice, thin skin and good color, medium palate
• Primafiori: medium size, lots of juice, thin skin, good color, medium palate and acidity. The best seller in Spanish markets.
• Primafiori
• Eureka /Rodrejo: medium size, lots of juice, thin skin and good color, medium palate with higher acidity

When buying them we should not always choose the ones that look the best, it is advisable to compare the quantity and quality of the juice of different types of lemons.