What Are the Main Lime Varieties Exported from Spain?

The most commercialized lime varieties in Spain are:

Eureka: the fruit is medium in size, elliptical or ovoid in shape. It is a seedless variety with a lot of juice. Its cultivation is widespread throughout the world, although the United States is at the forefront in terms of production.

Lisbon: juicy, acid, and with a rough rind. The fruit is medium in size, elliptical or oblong. Seed content is variable but higher than Eureka. Harvesting is done during winter until early spring.

Primofiori: also called fino, its shape is spherical to oval. The rind of the fruits is thin and smooth and has a lot of juice and delicate acidity. It has a greater number of seeds than the Verna variety.

Verna: its shape is elongated, and the ends end in a point. It is almost seedless and has a relatively low level of acidity. It is one of the main varieties of European lemon produced in Spain and Italy.