{"product_id":"calamansi-air-layered","title":"Calamansi - Marcot","description":"\u003cp\u003e2+ years old Marcot  from fruiting mother plant. Most plants has fruited or ready to fruit now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the real Asian calamansi or Filipino Citrus plant. They are slightly different than the cross bred calamansi and has a distinguished smell and an intense lime taste. Plants are well established most already producing flowers\/fruit at the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalamansi is a small citrus fruit, with a bright orange flesh and a peel that goes from green to orange as it ripens. It tastes sour with a hint of sweetness, like a mix between a lime and a mandarin. It has a distinctive aroma – citrusy and floral. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the most popular citrus and widely used in Asian cuisine, Calamansi can be found in fruit juices, and as a garnish for other well-known meals in Asian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcot calamansi plants will produce fruit much earlier than the seedling grown equivalent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Thrives in temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. Protect from frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun is essential for optimal growth and fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilising: Use a citrus-specific NPK fertilizer with micronutrients, typically a ratio like 6-3-3, every four to six weeks during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Prune to shape, improve airflow, and remove dead or diseased branches in late winter or early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep it away from the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest Control: Monitor for citrus pests such as scale, mites, and citrus leaf miner. Treat with appropriate insecticides or natural remedies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering and Fruiting: Blooms in spring with fruit development continuing through summer and into fall, depending on the variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting: Suitable for container growing, especially dwarf varieties. Ensure containers have good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding Regime: Increase feeding frequency during peak growing and fruiting periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotica NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589446664443,"sku":"CALAMANSI","price":119.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3826\/3803\/files\/calamansi-or-green-orange-fruits-isolated-on-white-background-picture-id1359064574.jpg?v=1790552826","url":"https:\/\/farmfreshdirect.co.nz\/products\/calamansi-air-layered","provider":"Farm Fresh Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}