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Eureka
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Eureka is a nearly year-round market lemon—bright acid, medium seeds, textured peel—that dominates supermarket supply with Lisbon. Flavour is classic sharp lemon without Meyer’s orange softness. Trees crop multiple times, smoothing seasonal gaps. Everyday juicing, dressing, and garnish wheels. Reliable acidity for recipes that specify “1 lemon.” Not the most refined for confit peels versus thicker specialty types, but universally useful.
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History
Eureka lemon was selected in California and became a leading commercial cultivar.
Eureka and Lisbon shared global grocery lemon dominance.
Eureka remained a year-round commodity lemon standard.