Kaji Lemon- This is an indigenous lemon of Assam and it has certain uniqueness in terms of quality which is essentially attributable to its place of origin i. e Assam. It is similar in appearance to a small lime, with a thin, smooth, and glossy skin that is green when unripe and turns yellow as it matures. It has a tendency of cluster bearing habit which generally produces seedless fruits with 9-12 segments. ‘Kaji nemu’ fruit is widely used for culinary, beverages, industrial and medicinal uses. It is comparatively larger than the regular lemon.
- It is a cold-tolerant variety and can withstand cold temperatures to some extent.
- The fruit and leaves of the Assam Lemon tree are also used in traditional medicine and for making essential oils. The tree is also used for reforestation and erosion control.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Assam Lemon trees bear fruit throughout the year, but the main harvesting season is from June to August.
- Fruits of Kaji Lemon are seedless.
- Lemon has a distinctive flavor that is sour and slightly bitter, with a strong citrus aroma. The flavor is more intense and acidic than a regular lemon.
- The uniqueness of the fruit lies in its bearing habit. Even if it gets ripened it doesn’t fall from the tree up to a very long period. Fruit are born in clusters on new shoots.
BENEFITS
• Rich in Vitamin C
• Antioxidant properties
• Digestive health
• Respiratory health
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Weight loss
• Improves Skin health
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