CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top 1–2 inches of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 8 to 15 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, elongated, and slightly leathery
4.Flowers – Purple-tinged white, large and fragrant
5.Fruits – Large, oblong to oval; thick yellow rind with little or no pulp; very aromatic
6.Type – Outdoor, medicinal and fruiting shrub or small tree
7.Feed – Organic compost or balanced citrus fertilizer every 2–3 months
8.Watering – Moderate; deep watering during dry or hot weather
9.Soil – Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
10.Sunlight – Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–95°F (18°C–35°C); protect from cold winds

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a warm, sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and same depth as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, press down gently, and water thoroughly.
5.Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Citrus medica
2.Common names: Citron, Bhaura Nimbu, Etrog, Hand of Buddha (for fingered varieties)
3.Hindi: बड़ा नींबू / भौरा नींबू (Baṛā Nīmbū / Bhaurā Nīmbū)
4.Tamil: மாபெரும் எலுமிச்சை (Māperum Elumiccai)
5.Telugu: పెద్ద నిమ్మకాయ (Pedda Nimmakāya)
6.Kannada: ದೊಡ್ಡ ನಿಂಬೆ ಹಣ್ಣು (Doḍḍa Nimbe Hannu)
7.Marathi: मोठा लिंबू / भौरा लिंबू (Moṭhā Limbū / Bhaurā Limbū)
8.Malayalam: വലിയ നാരകം (Valiya Nārakam)