Lime Part 3

By-Products Of Lime
Some known by-products of lime are as follows:

• Lime Oil
• Perfumes
• Cleaning Agents
• Skin Care Products
• Candies
• Chemicals e.g. Calcium Hydroxide

How to Plant a Lime Tree

The Steps when planting a lime tree are as follows:

• Dig a hole.
• Place the lime seed and cover with the soil.
• Observe and then wait for the lime tree to grow.
• Water the plant and ensure it get the required sunlight.
• If necessary, apply the required fertiliser to the plant.
• Remove any unwanted weed around or next to the plant.
• Then finally after the tree grows, the fruit can be harvested when it is fully ripe. 

How to Care for a Lime Tree

Some ways to care for a lime tree are as follows:

• Water the plant daily for healthy growth.
• Pull out the weeds or unwanted grasses around the plant.
• Ensure the plant gets the required sunlight for a healthy growth.
• Apply manure to fertilise the soil when needed. 

Taking Care of a Lime Tree

Picture showing the application of fertiliser onto a lime plant

Picture showing the pruning of a lime plant

NOTE: Pruning is the act of trimming or cutting down the dead branches and stems of a tree.