France: Unusual citrus varieties interesting for Breton greenhouse growers

Innovation, climate change, optimization of working tools and diversification are just some of the reasons why Prince de Bretagne growers focus on citrus crops. The range, which was launched four years ago, currently consists of eight different citrus products and could attract other growers in view of the increasing demand for products grown in France. These different citrus varieties are grown by seven growers on 5,000 m² of conventional and organic land in Ille-et-Vilaine, Côtes d'Armor and Finistère. High season: October-November-December. 500 kilos of finger limes traded this year "500 kilos of finger limes may seem surprising, but finger limes are grown under protection and are perfectly adapted to the climate of Brittany, so the yield has increased every year. Some of our organic growers had some old tunnels and wondered what they could grow under there. We did tests with different types of citrus, some of which are yuzus, combavas, Meyer lemons and also finger limes. ...