Katol Gold Mousumbi

Katol Gold Mousambi – Description and Farming Guide

🍊 Katol Gold Mousambi – Description:

Katol Gold Mousambi (also called Katol Sweet Lime) is a premium cultivar of Citrus limetta originating from the Katol region in Maharashtra, India. It is well-known for its attractive golden-yellow skin, mildly sweet taste, and high juice content, making it a preferred variety in the fresh juice market.

🔍 Fruit Characteristics:

• Shape: Round to slightly oblong
• Color: Bright golden-yellow skin when mature
• Weight: 150–250 grams per fruit
• Taste: Mildly sweet with very low acidity
• Juice content: 40–50%
• TSS (Total Soluble Solids): 8–10 °Brix
• Briks: Around 9–10°
• Aroma: Mild, fresh citrus aroma
• Peel thickness: Medium, easy to peel

🌱 Katol Gold Mousambi – Farming Guide:

🗓️ Climate Requirements:

• Type: Subtropical to tropical
• Temperature: Ideal 25–35°C
• Frost: Sensitive to frost and waterlogging
• Rainfall: 800–1200 mm, well-distributed

🧱 Soil Requirements:

• Soil Type: Deep, well-drained loamy or sandy loam
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Drainage: Essential to prevent root diseases

🌱 Planting Details:

• Spacing: 5 × 5 meters (around 160 trees per acre)
• Planting time: June–July (with rain) or Feb–March (with irrigation)
• Propagation: Budding on rough lemon or rangpur lime rootstocks
• Intercropping: Legumes or short-duration vegetables in early years

💧 Irrigation:

• Young trees: Every 7–10 days
• Mature trees: Every 15–20 days
• Critical stages: Flowering and fruit development

🧪 Manure & Fertilizer (Per Plant/Year):

• Apply fertilizers in two doses – pre-monsoon and post-monsoon
• Use micronutrients (Zinc, Iron, Boron) if needed

🐛 Pest & Disease Management:

• Common pests: Citrus psylla, aphids, fruit fly, leaf miner
• Diseases: Citrus canker, greening (HLB), root rot
• Control measures:
  • Neem oil spray
  • Bordeaux mixture
  • Regular pruning
  • Disease-free planting material

✂️ Training & Pruning:

• Remove water shoots and crossed branches
• Shape the tree in early years for better canopy development
• Annual light pruning after harvest

📈 Yield & Profitability:

• First fruiting: 3rd year
• Mature yield: 10–14 tons/acre
• Market rate: ₹15–₹35/kg
• Best use: Fresh juice industry, fruit stalls, export

✅ Special Features:

• Excellent market appeal due to golden skin
• Adapted well to Vidarbha and Central India conditions
• Strong shelf life compared to regular mousambi
• High demand in juice stalls and urban fruit markets

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• A cost vs profit estimate,
• Year-wise yield forecast, or
• A fertilizer calendar specific to your region.