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Lemon
Citrus limon
Medium difficultyYear-roundFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Grafted plants preferred, 2-3 years to fruit
About Lemon
True lemon (Citrus limon), distinct from the more acidic kagzi lime Indians also call 'nimbu'. For a Lucknow terrace, pick a naturally dwarf, disease-resistant cultivar such as Pant Lemon; avoid vigorous hill types like Galgal that grow into large trees unsuited to a pot.
Climate requirements
Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)
Growth stages
Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–365
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Lemon
Avoid planting nearby
✗ Fennel✗ Potatoes✗ Other heavy-shading trees
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