Yes, baby lemons are green.
The Life Cycle of a Lemon
The provided reference states that as a lemon develops after pollination, its color changes. This process begins with a fully green lemon, which then transitions to yellow hues as it matures. Therefore, in its early stages, a lemon is indeed green.
- Initial Stage: Baby lemons, shortly after pollination and setting, are green.
- Maturation: As the lemon grows and ripens, the green color gives way to yellow.
- Ripening: The final stage sees the lemon become fully yellow (for most varieties).
This color change is a visual indicator of the lemon's development and ripening process. The green stage is an essential part of the lemon's life cycle before it becomes the yellow citrus fruit we typically recognize.
