Key Features & Benefits

• A high-yielding variety of Lemon known as Prakash Lemon
• Grafted plant ensures early fruiting (2–3 years) and uniform quality
• Produces medium to large, juicy lemons with strong aroma
• High juice content with balanced acidity
• Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants
• Regular bearer with multiple harvests in a year
• Suitable for pots, home gardens, and commercial cultivation

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
• Essential for flowering, fruit set, and juice quality

Soil

• Prefers well-drained sandy loam soil
• Rich in organic matter for better growth
• Ideal pH range: 5.5 to 7.5
• Avoid waterlogging conditions

Watering

• Water regularly, especially during growth and fruiting stages
• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• Increase watering in summer and dry periods
• Reduce watering in winter
• Avoid irregular watering to prevent fruit drop

Fertilizers

• Apply organic compost or vermicompost every 30–45 days
• Use citrus-specific or balanced NPK fertilizer (10:10:10 or 19:19:19)
• Add micronutrients like zinc, magnesium, and iron
• Neem cake improves soil health and controls pests

Re-potting Instructions

• Re-pot every 1–2 years when grown in containers
• Use pots of at least 16–20 inches depth
• Replace topsoil annually with fresh compost mix
• Ensure proper drainage holes
• Use well-drained potting mix

Fruiting Season

• Starts fruiting in 2–3 years (grafted plant)
• Can produce fruits throughout the year in favorable conditions
• Peak harvesting seasons in India:
  • July to September
  • November to January

Usage Ideas

• Used in juices, lemon water, and beverages
• Essential ingredient in cooking, pickles, and salads
• Used in detox drinks and health remedies
• Lemon peel used for zest and flavoring
• Can be used for cleaning and natural home remedies

Care Tips

• Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage new growth
• Remove suckers below the graft union
• Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Protect from frost and extreme cold
• Monitor for pests like aphids, leaf miners, and citrus psyllids; treat with neem oil
• Ensure proper sunlight and spacing for better yield.