| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 186 - Disclosure - Retirement Plans (Details) (http://www.limoneira.com/role/RetirementPlansDetails) |
| Table | Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001342423 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] | Pension Plan [Member] |
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2015-11-01 - 2016-10-31 | 2014-11-01 - 2015-10-31 | |
Administrative expenses | ||
Interest cost | ||
Expected return on plan assets | ( | ( |
Amortization of net loss | ||
Net periodic benefit cost | ||