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Lemon
A lemon-citron hybrid that produces very large, thick-skinned fruit. The fruit is very juicy and has a sour and tangy flavor.

Growing Environment

  • Soil Texture: Sandy Loam

    Mostly sand with some silt and clay; better structure than sandy soil, good drainage, moderately fertile.

  • pH Range: 6.1 - 6.5

    Ideal for most plants, especially in loamy soils.

  • Organic Matter: Moderate (2% - 4%)

    Adequate organic matter levels, common in well-managed agricultural soils.

  • Salinity Level: < 2 (Non-Saline)

    Very low salinity, ideal for most crops.
    Impact: No adverse effects on plant growth. Suitable for a wide variety of crops.

  • Hardiness Zone: 10B (Min: 35°F, Max: 40°F)
  • Humidity: Moderate

    Comfortable for most plants; typical for temperate regions.
    Impact: Generally ideal for most crops and plants; supports healthy growth and development.

  • Water Requirement: 1 - 2 inches per week

Nutrient Profile

  • Iodine (1 - 16)

    A micronutrient essential for thyroid function and metabolism in animals.