Over the course of January in Naples, the length of the day is gradually increasing. From the start to the end of the month, the length of the day increases by 26 minutes, implying an average daily increase of 51 seconds, and weekly increase of 5 minutes, 58 seconds.
The first substantial cultivation of lemons in Europe began in Genoa in the middle of the 15th century. The lemon was later introduced to the Americas in 1493 when Christopher Columbus brought lemon seeds to Hispaniola on his voyages. Spanish conquest throughout the New World helped spread lemon seeds.
The Meyer Lemon Tree is named for Frank Meyer who introduced it to the United States from China in 1908. In the 1940s, the discovery that the Meyer Lemon Tree carried tristeza and tatter leaf viruses raised a red flag. In 1970, a new, virus free âImproved Meyer Lemonâ was introduced.he Meyer Lemon Tree is named for Frank Meyer who introduced it to the United States from China in 1908. In the 1940s, the discovery that the Meyer Lemon Tree carried tristeza and tatter leaf viruses raised a red flag. In 1970, a new, virus free âImproved Meyer Lemonâ was introduced.