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1270N Key lime - Citrus aurantifolia
Plant grown in 20 liters pot - Height of plant: 110/130 cm.
114.50 Available
1270W Key lime - Citrus aurantifolia
Plant grown in 20 liters pot - Height of plant: 110/130 cm.
Unit price available starting from 2 units purchased.
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109.50 Available
1270K Key lime - Citrus aurantifolia
Plant grown in 5 liters pot - Height of plant: 40/60 cm.
39.50 Available
1270P Key lime - Citrus aurantifolia
Plant grown in 5 liters pot - Height of plant: 40/60 cm.
Unit price available starting from 2 units purchased.
37.95 Available
1270J Key lime - Citrus aurantifolia - Green Pot
Plant grown in 2 liters pot - Height of plant: 20/30 cm.
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26.50 Available
1270R Key lime - Citrus aurantifolia - Green Pot
Plant grown in 2 liters pot - Height of plant: 20/30 cm.
Unit price available starting from 2 units purchased.
24.95 Available
1270A FERTILISER – Fertiliser tablet to place at the bottom of the hole before planting. Slow release over 7 to 8 months. Only 1 tablet in each hole. 0.40 Available

 

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Key Lime, West Indian Lime, Mexican Lime - Citrus aurantifolia (latin)

Geographical origins: India, Malaysia, West Indies.
Adult size: Height up to 5 m, spread up to 3 m.
Foliage: Evergreen.
Type of soil: free draining, neutral to acid.
Climate: Hardy to -2°C. Loses its leaves if temperatures fall below 4°C.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.


Characteristics and uses:
The Mexican Lime, which produces green limes, is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant blossom. It can flower all year round in the right environment; therefore it can produce small, sharp and juicy green limes continually; These fruits are harvested before they reach maturity and used frequently in cooking.

The lime has to be protected from cold in winter (pot and foliage), as it can start losing its leaves as soon as temperatures fall below 4°C. However, this protection is only necessary if the temperature does not go up during the day.
In the coldest areas, shelter your Mexican Lime in a conservatory, or a non-heated room during winter.

All limes end up yellow, it's physiological! The initially colorless flesh turns yellow/orange; the subtle pungent, bitter and sweet mixture of the flesh disappears to give way to a sweet or even bland flavor at the end of maturity.
The consumption of these overripe fruits is tastefully inadvisable; harvesting should be done when the lemons are still green, usually in early fall.

Plant them now: the shortest way to your plate is through your garden!

Looking after advice:

Watering: As Citruses do not like dryness it is important to water them regularly, but not abundantly. In summer, water every day if necessary, in winter water once or twice a week.
Fertilizer: From March to October, give it a suitable citrus' fertilizer once a month.
Pruning: Prune regularly in the spring and in summer to encourage ramification and keep it in the wished for shape.

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