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Nimbu Cot Sour All Time Lemon Variety Fruit Grafted Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Lemon tree (Citrus limon), commonly known as Nimbu, is a resilient evergreen fruit tree. This offering is propagated through Grafting, a method that promotes earlier and more consistent fruiting, ensuring the plant retains the desirable traits of the parent variety.

• Variety: Nimbu Cot Sour All Time Lemon.
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree, cultivated for continuous, year-round fruit production.
• Size: 1-2 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Can grow successfully in almost all Indian climates and soil types. It is well-suited for both ground planting and cultivation in a large pot or container.

The Fruit: Sour All Time Lemon

This lemon variety is highly valued for its intense flavor and continuous harvest:

• Taste and Flavor: It produces a very sour and tangy lemon with high juice content.
• Appearance and Aroma: The fruit is typically round-shaped and is described as being very aromatic, with the skin having an orange-like scent. The flesh is also noted for having a taste similar to orange.
• Fruiting Cycle: Known as an 'All Time' variety, it has the capacity to flower and bear fruit almost continuously throughout the year when given proper care.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight Needs

Lemon trees are sub-tropical plants that require significant sunlight for optimal growth and fruit production.

• Sunlight: Place the plant in a location that receives full and direct sunlight, ideally a minimum of 6 to 8 hours daily.

Watering and Soil

Careful attention to soil quality and moisture levels is key to the plant's health.

• Soil: Use well-draining soil. A slightly sandy loam with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent the roots from sitting in water.
• Watering: Water the plant regularly and deeply. Check the soil moisture and only water again when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Increase watering frequency during hot, dry weather.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer formulated for citrus trees every four to six weeks during the spring and summer growing seasons to support flowering and fruit development.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping plants aids in ventilation during transit, ensuring the plant arrives in a healthy condition.