Nimboo, Lemon Tree – Plant

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Plant Specifications
Plant Height 30 inch (76 cm)
Plant Spread 7 inch (18 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Nimboo, Limboo, lime
Maximum Reachable Height 2-4 meter
Flower Colour White
Bloom Time February-March and June-July
Difficulty Level Easy
Planting And Care

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Sunlight
Morning sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development.

Soil
The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content for growing Nimboo plant.

Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 4 cup (approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.

Application of Fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (December-February)
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts
Do not overwater the plant.
Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungal infection.
Nimboo Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 4 cup (approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Keep the plant in indirect bright light.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

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
Nimboo Special Feature
Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C, essential nutrients, numerous phytochemical

Nimboo Uses
Ornamental Use:

Used as screening and hedge purpose in landscaping
Medicinal Use:

There is a belief in Ayurvedic medicine that a cup of hot water with lemon juice in it every morning tonifies and purifies the liver
Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
Culinary Use:

The oval fruit is famous is used widely for its juice
The whole lemon is used to make marmalade, lemon curd and lemon liqueur
The pulp and rind are also used, primarily in cooking and baking
Lemon juice is acidic in nature and makes it a cheap, readily available acid for use in educational science experiments
Lemon juice, rind, and zest are used in a wide variety of food and drink
It is used to make lemonade, soft drinks, and cocktails