Is Lemon Forming Potential In Future?

Citrus is an important fruit crop. Lemon is one of the important category of citrus. It is mainly known for its pulp and juice throughout the world. Different citrus fruits are used throughout the world as food or juice. They grow on lemon trees and are a hybrid of the original citron and lime.

Nutrition facts

• Calories: 29
• Water: 89%
• Protein: 1.1 grams
• Carbs: 9.3 grams
• Sugar: 2.5 grams
• Fiber: 2.8 grams
• Fat: 0.3 grams

Health benefits of lemons

Citrus fruits, including lemons, are associated with numerous health benefits. Intake of fruits high in vitamin C is linked to reduced heart disease risk. Some studies have shown that its juice and lemonade can be effective at preventing kidney stones, but other studies have found no effect.

Lemon Forming

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Top Varieties Of Lemon

• Eureka
• Lisbon
• Meyer
• ‘Lemonade
• Bearss
• Ponderosa
• Femminello Ovalle

What Type Of Soil To Prepare?

Lemons can be grown in all types of soils. Light soils having good drainage are suitable for its cultivation. PH range of soil should be 5.5-7.5. They can also grow in slightly alkaline and acidic soils. Light loam well drained soils are best for lemon cultivation.

Best Sowing Time

The best season for planting is July-August. Intercropping with cowpeas, vegetables, french beans can be done in initial two to three years. Spacing between plants should be kept between 4.5×4.5. Pits of size 60×60×60cm should be dug for planting seedlings. 10Kg of Farmyard Manure and 500g of single superphosphate should be applied to pits while planting. Pits of size 60×60×60cm should be dug for planting seedlings.

Fertilizer Plan

• NPK ratio of 6-5-6
• Essential nutrients: Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients for flowering.
• Fertilize wisely: Use a 6-6-6 NPK ratio, every 4-6 weeks in growing seasons.
• Over-fertilization signs: Yellow leaves, browning edges; correct with soil flushing.

Weed Control

Weed can be controlled by hand-hoeing and also controlled by chemically, use glyphosate@1.6litre per 150 liter of water. Use glyphosate only on weeds not on crop plants.

Insect-Pest and Their Management

Citrus Psylla

These are juice sucking pests. Damage is mainly caused by nymphs. It injects a plant toxin liquid which burns foliage and skin of fruit. Leaves curl and fall off prematurely. It can be controlled by pruning of diseased plants, burning them. Spraying of Monocrotophos-0.025% or carbaryl- 0.1% can also be helpful.

Leaf miner

Larvae inside the upper or lower surface of young and newly emerged leaves are curled and look distorted. Young trees show a reduction in growth due to leaf miner. Best management for leaf miner is to leave it alone and let the natural enemies to feed upon them and parasitize their larvae. It can also be controlled by spraying Phosphomidon 1ml or Monocrotophos 1.5ml per 3-4 times fortnightly.

Scale Insects

Citrus scale insects are small insects that suck sap from the citrus trees and fruits. Honeydew is produced which is feasted upon by ants. They can be controlled with the introduction of indigenous parasitic wasps. Neem oil is also effective against them. Spraying of Parathion (0.03%) emulsion, dimethoate 150ml or malathion 0.1% are effective against scale control.

Aphids & Mealy Bugs

They are small sap sucking pests. Bugs are present on the underside of leaves. Synthetic pyritheriods or pest oil can be used to control aphids and bugs.

Disease and Their Management

There are many types. We have to mentioned some here,

Citrus Canker

 Plants have lesions on stems, leaves and fruits with brown, water-soaked margins. Citrus canker bacteria can enter through plant’s stomata into the leaves. It can be controlled by cutting of effected branches, twigs. Spraying of Bordeaux mixture 1%. Aqueous solution of 550ppm, Streptomycin Sulphate is also helpful in controlling citrus canker.

Gummosis

Exudation of gum from bark of tree is the characteristic symptom of gummosis disease. Affected plant leaves turns to pale yellow in color. Hardness masses of gum are common on stem and leaf surfaces. This disease can be managed through proper selection of site with proper drainage, use of resistant varieties etc. Plant injuries should be avoided. Drench the soil with 0.2% metalaxyl MZ-72 + 0.5% trichodermaviride, which helps to control this disease. Bordeaux mixture should be applied to plant up to 50-75 cm height from ground level at least once in a year.

Powdery mildew

White cottony powdery growth is noticed on all aerial plant parts. Leaves tend to become pale yellow and crinkle. Distorted margins are also seen. Upper surface of leaves are more affected.  To control powdery mildew, affected plant parts should be removed and destroyed completely. Carbendazim, three times at 20-22 days of interval helps to control this disease.

Zinc Deficiency

It is very common in citrus trees. It is notified as yellow areas between main lateral veins and midrib of the leaves. Zinc sulphate should be provided by dissolving 2 table spoons in 10 litres of water. This should be sprayed thoroughly on all the tree branches and foliage. It can also be cured by providing cow or sheep manure.

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Conclusion

Citrus is an important fruit crop. Lemon is one of the important category of citrus. Different citrus fruits are used throughout the world as food or juice. They grow on lemon trees and are a hybrid of the original citron and lime. Citrus fruits, including lemons, are associated with numerous health benefits. Intake of fruits high in vitamin C is linked to reduced heart disease risk. lemon forming is a unique technique to boost agriculture industry. Its forming is an art. It has a lot of potential.

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