Want to have a year-round supply of vitamin C? Plant calamansi in your backyard!
Calamansi or calamondin is a fruit tree native to the Philippines and one of the most commonly grown trees among the citrus species. Although it is easy to cultivate and thrives in a wide variety of environmental conditions, calamansi grows well in cool, elevated areas with sandy soil.
Moreover, in just a year or two after planting, you can already reap the benefits of this versatile citrus fruit! To harvest, you can pick the fruits from the branch either by hand or by using a pair of scissors. Make sure to take extra care to prevent damage to the branches or to the leaves. Likewise, keep the fruit fresh and avoid injury to its skin when harvesting by leaving a portion of the stem attached to the fruit.
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(By: Angelica Marie Umali, ATI-ISD)