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    How long can I store frozen lemons in the freezer?
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    You can store lemons in the freezer for about 3 to 4 months and in a refrigerator about 3 to 4 weeks.
  • Question
    How long can I store lemons for?
    Community Answer
    A single lemon can stay fresh in the refrigerator for a week if it is cut and for a week and a half uncut. If it is not in the refrigerator, it can go bad quickly unless the room temperature is cold.
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    Does lemon juice provide health benefits?
    Community Answer
    Yes. It contains vitamins and nutrients as does all citrus.
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    Should lemons stay on the tree be picked as needed?
    Community Answer
    It depends on if they are ripe. If they are ripe and on the tree, you should pick them so that they do not over-ripen and die.
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    Do these instructions also apply to limes?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use these tips for limes too.
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    Do they need to be washed?
    Marie Croft Cavins
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    They should be. You don't know who has handled them before you bought them. Also, they may have pesticides on them. When you cut them, you can transfer bacteria into them as the knife cuts them.
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