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Citron

Sown Jul–Aug · 3–4 years to harvest · 7 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for citron.

Its window is Jul–Aug. That opens in July, 10 months from now.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Perennial
Sowing Jul–Aug
Duration 3–4 yr
Spacing 5 × 5 m
Soil pH 5.5–7.5
Water 800–1100 mm
Temperature 18–32 °C
Seed rate Nursery
Yield 15–25 t
Watch for Canker, leaf miner

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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