{"product_id":"yuzu-lemon-starter-plants-sold-as-a-pair","title":"Yuzu Lemon - Grafted \u0026 Matured Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuzu (Citrus junos) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Most Cold Tolerant Citrus plant! Plants are matured and currently flowering.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYuzu is a Japanese citrus lemon that is valued for it’s highly aromatic rind.  Yuzu is one of the few citrus in the world that is able to maintain it’s tart\/sourness at high cooking temperatures. Because the yuzu is considered a citron, the juice is minimal, thus often expensive. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOutside of a few Asian cuisines and particularly in Japanese cultural circles, yuzu is seldom grown or used because it’s rather rare. Popular in both green and more ripe yellow forms it’s a prized citrus in the culinary world.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYuzu is sour, tart, very fragrant and slightly smaller than a billiard ball. The intensity and aroma of fresh yuzu is incredible. Yuzu is a citrus that isn’t eaten straight, but is used as a souring ingredient through the use of it’s juice and zest. It is a bit more floral and sour and utterly wonderful. It smells so good the Japanese will use yuzu for perfumes and will ritualistically bath in yuzu during Toji (winter solstice).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Thrives in temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. Protect from frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun is essential for optimal growth and fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilising: Use a citrus-specific NPK fertilizer with micronutrients, typically a ratio like 6-3-3, every four to six weeks during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Prune to shape, improve airflow, and remove dead or diseased branches in late winter or early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep it away from the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest Control: Monitor for citrus pests such as scale, mites, and citrus leaf miner. Treat with appropriate insecticides or natural remedies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering and Fruiting: Blooms in spring with fruit development continuing through summer and into fall, depending on the variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting: Suitable for container growing, especially dwarf varieties. Ensure containers have good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding Regime: Increase feeding frequency during peak growing and fruiting periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotica NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589449023739,"sku":"YUZU","price":149.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3826\/3803\/files\/iStock-1272053227.jpg?v=1790553006","url":"https:\/\/farmfreshdirect.co.nz\/products\/yuzu-lemon-starter-plants-sold-as-a-pair","provider":"Farm Fresh Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}