Nimboo, Lemon

Description

 

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

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 plants.

 

Watering

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Apply 4 cup (approx.200ml) of water when the topsoil (1-2 inches) 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 the winter and rainy seasons.

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 topsoil (1-2 inches) 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 the plant healthy:

Sunlight	Natural bright light with morning sunlight(more than 6 hours)
Watering	Apply 4 cups (approx.200ml) of water when the topsoil (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