nimbuka :

Cultivation:

Climate:-Lime and lemon may be planted in medium black, loumy or alluvial soils having perfect drainage and devoid of calcium carbonate layer. Areas with dry climate and low rainfall are best suited for growing limes.

Propogation:

The seed is best sown in containers as soon as it is ripe, after thoroughly rinsing it

Sow stored seed in containers as soon as possible]. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks at 13°c. Seedlings are liable to damp off so they must be watered with care and kept well ventilated. The seed is usually polyembryonic, two or more seedlings arise from each seed and they are genetically identical to the parent but they do not usually carry any virus that might be present in the parent plant

When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on until they are 10cm or more tall before planting out into their permanent positions.

Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. This species grows easily from cuttings

Layering in October.

Harvesting:

Harvesting and yield:-Maturity of citrus fruits depends up on the climate condition, heat units and moisture availability. The period of maturity is shorter when they just start changing. They are harvested in installment as they ripen ,major harvesting period in july-september and november-january

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