Unusually Large Lemons Appear in Serbian Markets

Shoppers in Serbia may have noticed a change in the lemons available on store shelves and market stalls recently. The current lemons are notably larger and more elongated than usual, drawing attention and sparking questions about their quality and taste.

According to Delez, a retailer, the lemons currently on offer are the Verna variety, imported from Spain. This particular variety is known for its thicker peel and distinctive green streaks at the ends of the fruit, which are natural characteristics. Consumers might also observe that these lemons are of a larger caliber this season.

Delez explained that the increased size is a direct result of the weather conditions in Spain where the lemons were grown. These conditions have led to the dominant availability of larger fruits this season, with some individual lemons weighing over 330 grams. A reporter from N1 observed the size of these large citrus fruits firsthand at a Belgrade market.