Sweet Lime
Citrus limetta

Sweet Lime

Sweet lime trees, 10-20 feet tall in Zones 9-11, prefer well-drained soil and full sun for moderate growth. Known for their sweet and citrusy fruits, sweet limes are a variety of citrus popular for beverages and cooking.


Picture illustrating Sweet Lime Tree

Habit

Tree

Height

2-4 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Asia

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-30°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK (10-10-10)

Watering

Regular

Plant Weight 

100-300 g

Flowering Time

Winter, Spring

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

60 - 100kgs

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Edible fruit, vitamin C

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% compost, 30% peat moss, 30% perlite


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Canker , Scab.

Lesions are circular with Yellow halo and Girdled and Die , Small Pale Orange Coloured Spots.

Prune Infected twigs before onset on Monsoon , Pruning  at Regular Intervals.

Streptomycin Sulphate 500-1000ppm,Spray Carbendazim 0.1%.


What Is Sweet Lime?

What is the Citrus Limetta, or also considered a variety of Citrus Limon, C. Limon 'Rimetta' is commonly known as Musami, Musami, Sweet Lime, Sweet Lemon, Sweet Lime It is a type of citrus fruit. It is one of the sweet lemons. It's small and round, shaped like a regular lime.


What Are The Different Types Of Sweet Lime

Macrut lime
(Citrus hystrix); a relative of Papeda and one of the three most widely produced limes in the world.

Key lime
 (Citrus × aurantiifolia = Citrus micrantha × Citrus medica) is one of the three most widely produced limes in the world.

Persian lime
 (Citrus x latifolia) also known as the Tahitian lime. The most common type of lime used for juice, it is commonly available in grocery stores year-round. Persian limes have a pale green skin and juicy, tart flesh, making them ideal for juicing.

How To Care For Sweet Lime

Location
Sweet citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines require a lot of heat to ripen, but sour citrus fruits such as lemons and limes do not require as much heat, so they can be grown indoors. It's easy. Not only do these species ripen fruit much faster, they also tend to flower almost all the time.

Sunlight
Linden trees need plenty of sun to grow juicy fruit. Therefore, choose a location that receives 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight and well-drained soil. If the soil is difficult to dig and is mostly clay, consider growing in raised beds or large pots with high-quality potting soil.

Soil
Sandy Loam SoilLinden trees prefer well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. It prefers sandy loam soils, but can tolerate other soil types other than saline or heavy clay soils. Too much water will cause your linden tree to die, but too little will do exactly the same thing.

Hydration
Water the tree regularly, at least once a week (more in hot, dry, or windy weather) until the tree is well established. Once established, it can be tolerated without watering for long periods of time, but it is best to water every few weeks, especially if there are long dry spells.

Nourishment
For example, an 8-8-8 ration is suitable for young limes that have not yet set fruit, but a 12-0-12 ration because mature fruiters require more nitrogen. Switch to

Issues
Sooty mold
Aphids
Citrus thrips
Lemon scab

What Are The Benefits Of Sweet Lime
Do the 44 glycosides and flavonoids found in lemon strengthen capillaries? , improve blood circulation. Lemon leaves are rich in limonene and terpene compounds that have sedative and antispasmodic properties and are also recommended for palpitations, insomnia, headaches, and asthma.

FAQs About Growing Sweet Lime

What happens if you eat sweet limes every day?
Research shows that eating citrus fruits as part of your daily diet can reduce your risk of kidney stones.

What are the benefits of eating mosambi?
Mosambi provides a natural defense against disease due to its high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties.

Is sweet lime good for the kidneys?
Sweet lime juice has a high potassium concentration, which is very beneficial in cleansing the kidneys and reducing the risk of bladder infections.

Is it okay to eat sweet lime every day?
Consuming sweet limes daily, either whole or in juice form, improves hunger, especially in people suffering from anorexia, an eating disorder that can lead to extreme weight loss.

Is sweet lime good for the liver?
Sweet lime also promotes liver function and is therefore useful in treating jaundice.

Are sweet limes good for fatty liver disease?
Fruits rich in vitamin C: Citrus fruits such as tangerines, limes and grapefruit are also very suitable and support liver regeneration.


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