Babloose Naranga(Citrus maxima )

A popular traditional citrus tree in Kerala, famous for producing massive, thick-rinded globe fruits filled with crisp, juicy pink or white juice vesicles that offer a sweet, mildly tangy, and refreshing non-bitter flavor.

Grafted and air-layered trees adapt exceptionally well to home gardens or large pots, maintaining a manageable compact size and bearing fruit in just 1 to 2 years compared to 5+ years for seed-grown plants!

Description

Babloose Naranga / Pomelo (Citrus maxima, Kambili Narakam) grows best in 6–8 hours of direct sunlight and thrives in warm, tropical climates. Water regularly during the early growth stage, keeping the soil moderately moist while avoiding waterlogging. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and requires good sunlight for healthy growth and fruit production.

Recommended Planting Method for Best Results
For healthy growth and strong establishment, prepare a 2–3 ft deep pit. If available, place a layer of green leaves at the bottom. Mix 1.5 kg bone meal, 1 kg oil cake, 20 kg raw cow or goat dung, and 100 g urea with an equal quantity of soil, then fill the pit and cover it with soil.
Leave the pit for about one month, watering it daily so the mixture decomposes well. After one month, mix the contents again and add 100 g calcium or dolomite. Wait one more week, then plant the sapling.
If you need to plant immediately and cannot wait for the one-month decomposition period, do not add oil cake or calcium/dolomite; use only the soil, manure, bone meal, and urea mixture for planting.