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.

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.
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.