My Lines Are Darkening And Hard Mostly On Bottom Half What Is Causing This?

I will upload a photo. For the first time on my lime tree ( 5 years old planted about 2 feet tall now 9-10 feet) I have tons of limes I’m in zone 9a I was so happy and excited but now my limes are turning dark and hard. I am thankful and grateful if anyone can help me. In the photo are 3 examples and it was hard to pull them from the branch if that helps

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 09/26/2022 @ 10:34 am

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