Dabbe citron hybrid

Citrus medica L.

CRC 3190

PI 539418

Photos by David Karp, CVC, 12/5/2006. Photo rights.

Source: Received as seed from H. Chapot, Rabat, Morocco, 1959. Open pollinated seedling.

Parentage/origins: According to H. Chapot, this accession was introduced from Iran in France.

Rootstock of accession: CRC 1449 Citremon, Yuma Ponderosa lemon

Season of ripeness at Riverside: November to January

Notes and observations:

12/22/1987, EMN: Hybrid citron with rough, cylindrical fruits. Of 39 seeds: 20 single seedlings, 16 doubles, 3 triples. Large, very rough fruits. Light lemon yellow but side of fruit facing south remains green while rest of fruit colors. Very thick rind, seedy, flesh light yellow, sour.

12/5/2006, DK & TS: Roundish oval shape. Rind very thick, really soft, and bitter. Soft, juicy flesh, very tart, seedy. According to Ottillia 'Toots' Bier, this accession is a favorite of Indians for making preserves.

Availability: Not commercially available in California.

USDA Germplasm Resources Information Network page for Dabbe citron hybrid