Look for:
lemons that are heavy for their size and have smooth, thin and firm skin. Select medium to large size lemons, which are usually juicier than small lemons.
Avoid:
lemons that are soft, spongy, wrinkled and have bumpy skin. These will have less juice.
Seasonality: All year; peak season April to July
Storing Lemons
Store lemons at room temperature up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator 2-3 weeks.
Preparing Lemons
Wash lemons before cutting. The zest (the yellow outer skin) is edible and packs tons of flavor. Remove it with a grater or peeler, taking care not to cut the bitter inner white skin, called the pith.