One Secret Tip to Grow Tons of Mosambi Nimbu and Santra

Want to know about that One Secret Tip to Grow Tons of Mosambi Nimbu and Santra? Read the article to find out the best way to get the most fruits!

Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits fall under the category of citrus fruits. These are native to Asia and  India serves as the ideal climatic conditions for their growth. If you too want to grow them and looking for that One Secret Tip to Grow Tons of Mosambi Nimbu and Santra, then you are at the right place!

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One Secret Tip to Grow Tons of Mosambi Nimbu and Santra

Buttermilk! Yes! You read that right! Sour buttermilk can wonders in the growth of lemon, orange, and lime fruit plants for obtaining ample harvest!

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How to Use Buttermilk for Lemon, Lime, and Orange Plants?

1. Take one to two cups of yogurt or sour buttermilk and apply it around the base of the plant uniformly. You can repeat this process once in 4-6 weeks during the growing phase to promote more fruits.
2. It is another effective way used by Indian locals, where buttermilk is mixed with coconut milk called Theemoor karasal (Tamil name for Coconut milk and Buttermilk) which prevents the flower from falling. To make theemoor karasal, mix 5-liters of coconut milk with 5-liters of sour buttermilk. Store the mixture in any plastic container and close the top tightly with a cloth. Keep this mixture enclosed for seven days. Then, mix 1-Litre of this mixture with 10-Litres of water. Filter and spray the solution on the plants during flowering.

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Benefits of Buttermilk Use on the Citrus Plants

1. It promotes lush growth.
2. Aids in better flowering and enhances the fruit-bearing capacity of the plant.
3. Enriches the soil with nutrients and increases acidity, which is favorable for citrus plants.
4. Naturally deters pests and insects away.
5. Spraying buttermilk solution on plants prevents fungal diseases like powdery mildew.

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Other Crucial Factors Promotes the Growth of Nimbu, Santra, and Mosambi Plants

Light

Citrus fruits love warm temperatures and a great deal of sunlight for an adequate harvest. Choose a warm and sunny location where the plant can avail 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Watering

Water the plant when the topsoil feels a bit dry to the touch. This will eliminate the chances of overwatering. During summers, make sure you are checking the soil more frequently.

Fertilizer

Feed the plant once every 6-8 weeks using a slow-release fertilizer with NPK 12-6-6 or 20-20-20. Occasionally, side-dress your plant with compost or well-rotted manure.

Right Variety

Although you can grow citrus trees from seeds it will be a wise choice to purchase a grafted citrus free from a local nursery and plant it.

Soil

Use potting mix specifically formulated for citrus fruits. You can also DIY it by mixing 40% garden soil, 40% cocopeat, and 10% of compost or cow dung manure, and 10% perlite.

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