Key Features & Benefits

• Grafted variety of Sweet Lemon known for juicy, mildly sweet fruits
• Starts fruiting early (2–3 years) compared to seed-grown plants
• Produces round to oval fruits with light green to yellow skin
• High juice content, low acidity, and refreshing taste
• Rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and electrolytes
• Suitable for pots, terrace gardening, and orchards
• Regular and high-yielding under proper care

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
• Essential for flowering, fruit setting, and sweetness

Soil

• Prefers well-drained sandy loam soil rich in organic matter
• Ideal pH range: 5.5 to 7.0
• Good drainage is critical to prevent root diseases

Watering

• Water regularly, especially during the growing stage
• Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Increase watering during flowering and fruit development
• Reduce watering during 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 (e.g., 10:10:10 or 19:19:19)
• Add micronutrients like zinc and magnesium for better fruit quality
• Neem cake helps improve soil health and pest resistance

Re-potting Instructions

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

Fruiting Season

• Starts fruiting in 2–3 years (grafted plant)
• Main fruiting seasons in India:
  • August to October (monsoon flowering crop)
  • November to March (winter harvest crop)
• Multiple harvests possible depending on care

Usage Ideas

• Fresh juice and beverages
• Used in fruit salads and desserts
• Ideal for summer drinks due to cooling effect
• Used in detox drinks and health tonics
• Can be consumed fresh or lightly salted

Care Tips

• Prune regularly to maintain shape and remove dead or diseased branches
• Remove suckers growing below the graft union
• Mulching helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
• Protect from frost and extreme cold
• Watch for pests like aphids, leaf miners, and citrus psyllids; treat with neem oil or appropriate spray
• Avoid water stagnation to prevent root rot.