| Cover | Jan. 11, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001342423 |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 11, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | LIMONEIRA COMPANY |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-34755 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0260692 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1141 Cummings Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Santa Paula |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 93060 |
| City Area Code | 805 |
| Local Phone Number | 525-5541 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | LMNR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 11, 2021 |
