Lemon seedlings, Thai, age 18 months

Thai Round Lemon – Thai Round Lemon (also known as: Thai Table Lemon, Yellow Thai Round Lemon)🟢 Type and Use: Small to medium citrus tree, cultivated to produce its round-shaped fruits with a balanced sour taste. Used in juice, cooking, and salads, and features a beautiful appearance that makes it suitable for home cultivation as well.🌞 Environment and Light: – Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily – Grows excellently in warm moderate climates🌡️ Temperature: – Tolerates up to 45°C – Does not tolerate severe frost, prefers above 5°C – Suitable for central and southern regions of Saudi Arabia such as Qassim, Mecca, Aseer, and Jazan🌱 Soil: – Grows in most well-drained soils – Prefers sandy or sandy-loam soils – Sensitive to heavy salty soil💧 Watering: – Regular watering, allowing soil to dry partially between waterings – Water 2 to 3 times weekly in summer, less in winter – Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot🌾 Fertilization: – Fertilize every two months with balanced NPK fertilizer (like 15-15-15) – Add iron or agricultural sulfur if yellowing leaves appear – Organic fertilization preferred in winter to stimulate roots🌸 Flowering: – Blooms in spring, sometimes repeats flowering in summer or fall depending on climate – White fragrant flowers attract bees✂️ Pruning: – Prune after fruiting to remove tangled or dead branches – Light pruning helps improve production and ventilation🌱 Propagation: – By grafting onto strong rootstocks (such as orange or sour lemon) – Can be grown in pots with periodic pruning🐛 Common pests and diseases: – Aphids – Leaf borers – Scale insects – Mealybugs – Powdery mildew in excessive humidity, preventive spraying with neem oil or organic pesticide recommended when needed🍋 Fruit specifications:CharacteristicDetailsShapePerfectly round, similar to a small orangeSizeMedium (~6–7 cm)SkinSmooth, yellow when ripe, relatively easy to peelFleshModerately sour lemon, rich in juice, less bitter than some other typesSeedsFew to moderate (depending on variety)📆 Ripening season: – From October to January (varies by region) – May bear fruit twice a year in warm climates📌 Additional notes: – Highly desired variety in Gulf markets due to its beautiful shape and ease of use – Very suitable for home gardens – Used in juice, cooking, detox drinks, and flavored water