Kagzi Nimboo | Kagzi Lemon (High Yield Variety)

Planting and care

Pits of 60 x 60 x 60 cm. dug & filled with 25 kg FYM 1.5 kg SSP 2 kg castor cake 50 g BHC soil. Planting should be done at 6 x 6 m. in monsoon.

Caring for Kagzi Nimboo

Citrus can grow well in wide range of soils. Soil properties like soil reaction, soil fertility, drainage, free lime and salt concentrations, etc. are some important factors that determine the success of citrus plantation.

Typical uses of Kagzi Nimboo

Special features: Lime is a good source of Vitamin- C (62.9 mg/100 ml), Vitamin- B1, Vitamin- B2 and minerals like Calcium (90 mg /100 ml), Phosphorus (20 mg/100 ml) and Iron (0.3 mg/100 ml).

Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose.

Medicinal use: Huge range of important products made from lime viz. lime juice, lime cordial, lime oil, calcium citrate, dried or dehydrated lime peel, lime powder and pickle, jams, jellies, marmalades, flavouring jams and alcoholic/ non-alcoholic drinks.

References

• http://www.krishisewa.com/articles/production-technology/482-kagzi-lime.html

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