{"product_id":"sweet-lemon-kumquat-grafted","title":"Sweet Lemon \/ Kumquat (Grafted)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sweet Lemon \/ Kumquat (Grafted)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold locally as 'Sweet Lemon', this compact citrus is a Kumquat - a small-fruited citrus relative whose thin, sweet peel can be eaten along with the tangy flesh. It's one of the easiest and most decorative fruit trees to grow in a garden pot or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy loam soil, pH 5.5-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical to tropical; grows best at 20-30°C, young plants are frost sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for an 15-20 inch pot or a sunny balcony\/terrace; can also be planted in the ground with 8-10 ft spacing. Best planting season in India is monsoon (June-August) or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular, moderate watering - keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering slightly in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced NPK with micronutrients (citrus is prone to zinc\/iron deficiency) 3-4 times a year, plus organic compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light shaping to keep a neat, compact form; remove dead or crossing twigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruiting \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA grafted kumquat plant typically starts fruiting in 2-3 years, Flowers mainly in spring\/summer; small fruit ripens through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This listing ships a young nursery plant (grafted\/air-layered as stated), not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. Citrus leaves and peel contain oils that can mildly irritate pets if chewed in quantity - the fruit itself is fine for humans.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554281709703,"sku":"PG-FRUIT-KUMQUAT-SWEETLEMON-01-P1","price":1090.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/8c349751-a65c-4513-90db-5231e5e0ddfc.webp?v=1787809592","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/sweet-lemon-kumquat-grafted","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}