Lemon Fruits
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1 | Lime or Acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia swing). Is more popular in India than lemon (Citrus limon). |
2 | Acid lime is cultivated largely in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar and to a limited extent in other states. |
3 | They are used as fresh fruit or for the preparation of pickles and beverages. They are rich in vitamin C, minerals and salts. |
4 | The temperature range is 130 C to 370 C and Soil temperature around 250C seems to be optimum for root growth. |
5 | Soil: Lime and Lemon may be planted in medium black, loamy or alluvial soils having perfect drainage and devoid of calcium carbonate layer. |
6 | The best season of planting is June to August. Pits of the size of 1m x 1m x 1m may be dug for planting seedlings. |

Projections Per Acre(in INR)
Plants per acre: 1,210
1st year Expenses: 1,210 x 400 = 4,84,000. First year Land establishment cost: 1,75,000. And Maintenance Cost: 50,000.
Yearly maintenance: 2,83,600 x 3 years = 8,50,800.
Total cash out flow = 1,55,900.
Income can start in 3rd year but full yield will be in 15th year.
Estimated Revenue: 5,98,95,000
from 3rd year to 15th year which is 3839 times
Prices as per 2019-20 FY
Yield Statistics
- 3 Years
349 Times
- 10 Years
1163 Times
- 15 Years
1745 Times
Cost Benefit Analysis
Cost for 1,120 seedlings = (1,210 x Rs.400) = 4,84,000 Rupees
Trees will start fruit after a period of 4 years:
Age (Years) | Yield (Fruits) | REVENUE | Income (INR) |
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3 | 150 nos. | 30 | 5,44,50,000/- |
6 | 250 nos | 30 | 90,75,000/- |
10 | 500 nos. | 30 | 1,81,50,000/- |
15 | 750 nos. | 30 | 2,72,25,000/- |
Areas of Plantation
- Commercial Orchards.
- Farm houses, waste lands and Gardens.
- Open lands not under utilization.
Few Considerations
- Initial maintenance is required for 2 years.
- Acid lime can be propagated by seed, budding or air layer.
- Labor would appreciate by at least 20% per year.
- The expenses on pesticides and other farming procedures is must.
- Return is expected from 3 years.
Positive Confirmations
- Lemons are high in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant
- Lemon juice can be used in teas, desserts, and on salads.
- Lemons are an excellent preventative medicine and have a wide range of uses in the domestic medicine chest.
- Citrus species contain a wide range of active ingredients and research is still underway in finding uses for them.
- They are rich in vitamin C, bio-flavonoids, acids and volatile oils.




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