Lemon Cultivation in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is the 5th-largest producer of Lemon in India. Lemon (नींबू) here is a fruit crop with a Year-round (peak: Mar-Jun & Nov-Jan) season (Year-round (peak: Mar-Jun & Nov-Jan)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Tamil Nadu's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Lemon Price Trend in Tamil Nadu
Lemon has no MSP, so its Tamil Nadu price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Lemon in Tamil Nadu
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Koyambedu CMDA Market, Coimbatore APMC, Erode Turmeric Market, Madurai Mandi, Salem Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Tamil Nadu. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Tamil Nadu Lemon Farmers
Tamil Nadu Lemon growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.