Lemons are available all the year round, varying the country of origin and the varieties, although their harvest centers, in the N Hemisphere, during the months of April to July. Taking as an example the United Kingdom, the following table shows the availability of the varieties that come from different countries of the world.
| ORIGIN AND VARIETY | MONTHS OF AVAILABILITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM |
|---|
| Argentina | June - July |
| Bangladesh | May - October |
| Brazil | July - September |
| Chile | April - September |
| Cyprus | October - March |
| Ecuador | All the year round |
| Egypt | August - December |
| Greece | End of November – end of March |
| Israel | October - June |
| Italy | All the year round |
| Peru | All the year round |
| South Africa | April - December |
| Spain | All the year round |
| Turkey | September - January |
| The United States | According to the market demand |
| Uruguay | May - August |
| Zimbawe | July - September |
Source: Fresh Produce Desk Book, 2001
