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Celebrated on 07/23/2026
National Lemon Day is celebrated on July 23rd each year, honoring the versatile lemon. Lemons are actually a hybrid between a sour orange and a citron, and they contain more sugar than strawberries!
National Lemon Day was established by the National Day Calendar in 2015 to celebrate the lemon's culinary and cultural significance. The date July 23 was chosen to coincide with the peak of lemon harvest season in many regions. While the exact founder is not publicly credited, the day aims to promote the fruit's health benefits and versatility.
Initially a social media-driven event, National Lemon Day has grown into a widely recognized food holiday. Today, it is celebrated with lemon-themed recipes, events at botanical gardens, and promotions by lemon growers and restaurants. The day also highlights lemon's use in cleaning products and aromatherapy, expanding its scope beyond the kitchen.
The United States produces over 1.5 million tons of lemons annually, with California and Arizona being the top producers. Lemons are 5% citric acid, which gives them their sour taste, and they can be used to clean copper and brass. * A single lemon tree can produce up to 500 pounds of fruit per year.
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