Sai Sarbati

Family

Rutaceae

Origin

North East India & Burma

Description

The lemon, Citrus lemon is a species of small evergreen tree The tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses. is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, though the pulp and rind are also used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5% - 6% citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade.

Environment

Lemons are grown in both dry and humid atmospheres. The best time to plant tree is early in the wet season during June - July. Trees planted at this time can become well established before dry period begins. If however rainfall is uncertain or irrigation is not available at planting then the plants should be properly watered and mulched with dry vegetation to conserve water.

Salient Feature

Nutrition facts

Landscape Use

Good for a Garden, Farm & Bonsai