Lemon Farming: This method will save lemon farming from getting ruined

Lemon Farming: Nowadays, horticulture gardening is practiced by farmers in the Gujarat state, and the results are excellent. Farmers make millions of rupees from horticulture crops including lemons, custard apples, guavas, and coconuts, but they often suffer significant losses as a result of illnesses and insects. However, illnesses and insects may be managed with the right treatment. Information about this has been provided by Agricultural Research Center Assistant Scientist Vinubhai.

Lemon: Plants for Horticulture

Although there are other diseases that may impact lemon crops, downy mildew is thought to be the most common. Gummy disease is a fungal disease that first affects the branches and stems. It is characterized by the application of a sticky, liquid-like adhesive to the stems and branches.

This sticky substance begins to fall more as the condition becomes worse. The plants weaken over time, and productivity drastically declines. The leaves also begin to dry out, wither, and turn yellow. The whole plant dries out and suffers harm as a result.

Ways to Avoid Gummy Disease

When growing lemons, the orchard should be maintained tidy and weeds and other plants should be removed to prevent Gummy Disease. In addition, any branches that come into contact with the ground have to be cut down and removed. Additionally, to prevent the stem from coming into direct touch with water, Bordo paste should be put on it. In addition, while cultivation, care should be taken to avoid damaging the stem and branches.

Additionally, the bark of the stem and branches should be removed with a paddle as soon as a gum-like material is seen on them, along with the gum. After that, the cut area should be covered with Bordo paste or Meta Lexil M.Z. paste, and the bark should be burned to eliminate it.