Grafted plants, 2.5 years old, grown in phytocells, a plant that grows well in any soil, however it is recommended to fertilise with lupins or citrus fertiliser in April, whether in the ground or in pots, and beware of mealybugs, which may affect citrus buds, especially in spring

Probable mutation originating in Calabria, in the locality of Diamante (CS), from which the name is derived.
It is the most widespread citron cultivar in southern Italy.
Small, open-formed, expansive plant with moderately upright, dense, very spindly branches.
Has large, oblong leaves. Purple-red shoots and flowers, mainly arranged in clusters. The large, elongated ovate-ellipsoid shaped fruit has an apex with a wide umbo. Its peel, lemon-yellow when ripe, thick, smooth and ribbed, is used for the production of candied fruit. The pulp is scanty, almost dry, with an acid lemon-like flavour.