Popular lemon varieties, including those you mentioned:
Common Lemon Varieties:
- Eureka Lemon:
- Produces large, oblong fruits with thick, yellow rind.
- Known for its high acidity and juiciness.
- One of the most popular commercial varieties.
- Lisbon Lemon:
- Produces smaller, rounder fruits with a thinner rind.
- Slightly less acidic than Eureka lemons.
- Often used for cooking and baking.
- Meyer Lemon:
- Hybrid lemon with a sweeter, less acidic flavor.
- Thinner skin and a more aromatic scent.
- Popular for both cooking and eating fresh.
Indian Lemon Varieties:
- Balaji Lemon:
- Popular in India, especially in Andhra Pradesh.
- Produces large, oval-shaped fruits with a thick, yellow rind.
- High in acidity and commonly used for juicing.
- Petluri Lemon:
- Also popular in India, particularly in Telangana.
- Produces medium-sized, round fruits with a thin, yellow rind.
- Known for its slightly sweeter flavor compared to other Indian lemons.
- Nati Lemon:
- A traditional Indian lemon variety.
- Produces small, round fruits with a thin, yellow rind.
- Often used for pickling and other culinary purposes.
Other Notable Varieties:
- Pink Lemonade Lemon:
- Variegated leaves and pink-fleshed fruit.
- Ornamental value and unique flavor.
- Yuzu:
- Japanese citrus fruit with a complex flavor profile.
- Used in Asian cuisine and cocktails.
- Kaffir Lime:
- Southeast Asian citrus fruit with a distinctive aroma.
- Used in Thai and other Southeast Asian cuisines.
These are just a few of the many lemon varieties available. The best choice for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Consider factors such as flavor, size, and growing conditions when selecting a lemon variety.
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How do I start a lemon farm with 1 acre of land leaving my normal job?
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It takes 4–5 years before the Lemon farm start yeilding fruits (for standard output of lemons). You can put vegetables, black gram or Maize for the first 4–5 years to cover costs. You may be able to earn some money (say, Rs.50,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 after expenses) for yourself if you choose the crops judiciously.
See that you have Lemon market within reasonable distance. Transportation will be costly if you have market far away (say, up to 20 kms away from your field is reasonable, beyond which the transportation costs may weigh heavily on harvesting). You can ask nearby farmers about the same. I’m assuming that you sell the harvest at wholesale market (Mandi)
Enquire about income that other farmers get for a year. Lemon farms yield is about 10 to 15 tons per year. So, assuming an average yield of 10 tons per year, and at a price of Rs.30 per kilo (this can vary from Rs.15 to Rs.100+, depending on seasonal demand), you will have Rs.30,000 per ton and about Rs.3,00,000 per acre. The yield can’t significantly be different from other nearby farms as it depend on the soil and environmental condiions. So, it is important to see how much other farmers are able make.
Pests and diseases: Lemon trees are prone to pests and diseases. It requires careful observation time to time to identify any such problems and attend to them before they become widespread (by which the tree is boyond repair).
Consider labour costs. Labour costs vary from place to place, Even the number of hours a farm worker works in the field also varies (say from 5 hrs per day to 8 hrs per day). Depending the labour costs, estimate your profits.
Also, consider the lease amount payable, if the land is leased.
Plantation: It is important to see which variety of lemons are accepted by the local mandi. Go with acceptable variety of lemon(s) plants. If you plant the farm without what is accepted by the traders at the local mandi, your harvest may fetch very small value per kilo.
Finally, also consider the possibility of cyclones, heavy rains, etc. It is recommended that the field has a continuouos water source (pumpset, electric or solar) and not on a ground where water stagnates during rainy season.
Good luck!