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Lemon Flower Drop? 7 Tips to Boost Fruit Yield and Quality
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News18•02-03-2026, 16:52
Lemon Flower Drop? 7 Tips to Boost Fruit Yield and Quality
•Prevent premature flower drop using 'Planofix' hormone spray (1ml in 4.5 liters water) and maintain balanced soil moisture.
•Enhance pollination by avoiding strong pesticides during flowering and planting yellow flowers like marigolds to attract bees.
•Manage irrigation carefully: avoid heavy watering during flowering, then provide light, regular watering once fruits are chickpea-sized.
•Address nutrient deficiencies with N:P:K (19:19:19) spray and monthly micronutrient mixtures (zinc, magnesium) to strengthen flowers.
•Prevent fruit splitting by spraying 'Borax' (2g/liter water) to improve peel flexibility, often caused by boron deficiency and moisture imbalance.
•Control pests like citrus canker and butterfly larvae with copper oxychloride or neem oil; neem oil is safe for beneficial insects.
•Mulch around the stem with dry grass or straw to stabilize soil temperature, conserve moisture, and apply organic fertilizer for better fruit size and juice.