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["Dr. Chiranjit Parmar" <parmarch_mnd AT dataone.in>]

Dear Cathe,

 

It is very difficult to make a prediction.  But the areas where apples grow here, gets snowfall and the minimum temperature can go down upto -5 C.  There are no trials carried out on its cold resistance.  I cannot say if it will resist -10-12 C.  But it will be worth trying.

 

Here is the Fruitipedia link for it:

 

http://www.fruitipedia.com/galgal.htm

 

It has a quite long range of climate and starts growing from subtropical areas.  It grows semi-wild.  It is a very popular fruit and widely used for pickling and as a souring agent in preparing Indian dishes. 

 

It is more near to lemon and the common English name is "Hill Lemon".

 

It is a better sour fruit than the common European lemon and should be promoted.  About 20 years ago, I had written an article on it in POMONA, the quarterly magazine of the North American Fruit Explorers.  The article evoked a great interest and I had received over 100 letters (there was no e-mail during those days) in response to that article.

 

The season for galgal will start soon and I can send few seeds to those who are interested in trying it.

 

Dr. Chiranjit Parmar
www.fruitipedia.com

----- Original Message -----

From: Cathe'

To: parmarch_mnd AT dataone.in

Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 7:08 AM

Subject: Re: Most cold tolerant lemon

Dr. Chiranjit Parmar,

Can you help me find out if Galgal would grow here in the mountains of California. I am in a zone 7. Meaning that it can get down to 5 to 10 degrees F or  -12 to -15 C?
Thank you. and where would I find this Galgal for sale?
Thanks very much for what you are doing for fruit worldwide,
Cathe' Fish

On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 6:20 PM, Dr. Chiranjit Parmar <parmarch_mnd AT dataone.in> wrote:

Dear all,

 

Do you know which is the most cold tolerant lemon?  It is cultivated, used extensively and can grow even with apples.

 

If not, see this week's "Fruit Fact" in Fruitipedia.

 

Dr. Chiranjit Parmar
www.fruitipedia.com

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