The fresh and whole lemons we buy have a shelf life of about one month in spring and autumn. The shelf life is about two weeks in summer and winter. ?
In fact, lemons are a very easy-to-preserve fruit. It is protected by the peel, and there is a lot of fruit acid and citric acid in the fruit. Under acidic conditions, the shelf life of lemons can be particularly long. After being picked, fresh lemons can be stored in a cold storage at around 10 degrees Celsius for up to 8 or 9 months and still remain fresh.
However, although lemons are a fruit that blooms all year round, they can be purchased all year round. However, lemons are cultivated in subtropical areas, and the main picking times are June and July and September to December. After being freshly picked, they are generally stored in cold storage. Compared to when we buy lemons, there is some time lag. Therefore, the lemons we purchase generally have a fresh shelf life of about one month. The weather is hotter in summer. It is easy to accelerate the deterioration of fresh lemons, so it is recommended to consume them within a week.
Of course, if you put it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh, it can be kept for a month. In winter, some places are too cold and can easily freeze, so it is recommended to consume it within a week after purchase. Of course, if you buy lemons shipped directly from the place of origin, or pick them fresh, the shelf life of lemons purchased in season will generally be longer, and sometimes they will still be in good condition after being stored for 3 or 4 months. It is recommended to keep the skin of fresh lemons clean and store them in the refrigerator. In order to ensure the taste and retain the high nutritional value of lemons as much as possible, it should not be stored for too long and is best eaten fresh.