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Lemon

Sown Jul–Aug (planting) · 3–4 years to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for lemon.

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

What can go in this month, from the same fruit group — soonest to crop first

Strawberry 90–120 days Pepino 4–6 months Pineapple 450–540 days Litchi 5–7 years
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Perennial
Sowing Jul–Aug (planting)
Duration 3–4 yr to bear
Spacing 5 × 5 m
Soil pH 6.0–7.5
Water 800–1100 mm
Temperature 20–32 °C
Seed rate 400 plants
Yield 15–20 t
Watch for Canker, leaf miner, gummosis

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.

From the archive

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Work with Lemon

Sowing window Jul · Aug See the whole year Run the numbers Plants · seed · water · yield Five calculators Plan a grow Space, cycles, budget Pre-filled for this crop Simulate it Move pH, EC, light, heat Watch it respond

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