Assam Lemon – KAZI NEMU কাজি নেমু – “Geographical Indication Tag (GI) in 2019”
The Kaji Nemu, popularly known as the Assam Lemon, is an incredibly significant and renowned product that hails from the northeastern state of Assam. It has been granted the prestigious GI (Geographical Indication) tag which is highlighting its exceptional quality and origin.
Kaji Nemu, grown in nearly all of the districts of the state and is available almost every year. The natural soil of the region is very much favourable in natural way and humidity nature of soil are conducive for the cultivation of Assam Lemon.
The farmers use indigenous means like stem slicing, air layering and leaf bud slicing to propagate this crop. Papaya and pineapple are most well-liked as they create further earnings. Assam Lemon is cultivated in more than 14,956 hectares of land with an average annual production exceeding 1 lakh metric tonnes, as per data available.
When Kaji Nemu ( Assam Lemon ) are attain full dimension with a dark greenish yellow color within the months of June to July and December to January, then they are brought to the market.. Generally, farmers use a particular irrigation method to induce early fruiting in crops that may assist them to fetch a better value available in the market.
Some Kaji Nemu ( Assam Lemon ) are produce seedless fruits with 7 – 9 segments and don’t fall from the tree even when ripe. The bitter style and perfume of Kaji Nemu is completely different from the opposite styles of lemon grown right here and is subsequently relished in native delicacies and in lots of different methods.
Kaji Nemu ( Assam Lemon ) is rectangular and elongated in form. It has a skinny smooth rind with tender juicy white pulp and a heady aroma. This variety of lemon is way bigger in dimension than the common lemon and is broadly utilized in culinary preparations, drinks and to arrange medicines.
This natural lemon selection has immense potential within the beauty in addition to pharmaceutical trade. The Authorities is taking energetic steps to extend the manufacturing of Kaji Nemu ( Assam Lemon ) to satisfy the rising calls for. There’s additionally a proposal to create a ‘Lemon Village’, a place where hundreds of Kaji Nemu bushes might be planted to enhance the native economic system.