I am a citrus fruit tree producing mildly sweet fruits.

Native to Southeast Asia; cultivated widely in India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh).

Water every 3–4 days; drip irrigation preferred.

Requires full sun.

Thrives in 20–35°C; sensitive to frost.

Plant in sandy-loam soil; spacing 4–5 meters apart; grafted plants preferred.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 every 2–3 months; supplement with micronutrients.

Botanical name: Citrus limetta; Family: Rutaceae.

Fruits safe; seeds edible but bitter.

Fruits rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber; consumed fresh or juiced.

Susceptible to citrus canker, aphids, and leaf miners; requires integrated pest management.

Can live 25–30 years; grafted plants fruit in 3–4 years; peak yield from year 8 onward.