Nimboo, Lemon - Plant
Growing Lemon plant is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. When you know its unique health benefits, and how to care for Lemon plants, you will be rewarded with many years of lovely fruit.
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This product does not have fruit at the time of shipping. After 2-3 year, the plant will bloom and set the fruit. The lemon, Citrus limon, is a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, Its fruits are round in shape.
In India, in terms of area under cultivation, citrus is the third largest fruit industry after Banana and Mango. Citrus require minimal pruning by trimming overcrowded branches, with the tallest branch cut back to encourage bushy growth. Throughout summer, pinching back tips of the most vigorous growth assures more abundant canopy development.Lemons are one of the healthiest fruits out there with wide-ranging health benefits.
They are full of essential vitamins and minerals and have extensive use in the culinary world. Lemon nutrition is very low-calorific but rich in vitamins, essential oils and antioxidant.
Plant Height | 30 inch (76 cm) |
Plant Spread | 7 inch (18 cm) |
Common Name | Nimboo, Limboo, lime |
Maximum Reachable Height | 2-4 meter |
Flower Colour | White |
Bloom Time | February-March and June-July |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
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Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight | Natural bright light with morning sunlight(more than 6 hours) |
Watering | Apply 4 cup(approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch |
Soil | Well drained, fertile and rich in organic content |
Temperature | 13-37 Degree Celsius |
Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (December-February) |
Harvest Season | 2-3 month after blooms |
Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C, essential nutrients, numerous phytochemical
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