Lime
The lime is rarely consumed on its own. Limes are second only to lemons in terms of importance as a flavouring agent for foods, drinks and other, non-edible, products for home and industrial use. The use of lime juice and lime zest to enhance the flavour of rice, potatoes, salads, and cooked vegetables will cut down the amount of salt you need to use, and eliminate the need for adding fat. Lime juice is excellent in marinades, beverages, salad dressings, guacamole, seafood and barbecue sauces, fish and meat stews, sorbets, jams, and let us not forget Key Lime pie.
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The lime is also famous for the role it played in 18th century English sailors becoming known as "limeys." Scurvy was the plague of sailors until it was discovered that when they received a ration of one lime a day it stoped. While they knew that it worked they did not know why, and it wasn't until scientists discovered vitamin C that they figured out that it was the vitamin contained in the fruit that gave the protection. Limes should be firm, glossy, and bright in colour. For the juiciest limes, choose those that are heavy for their size with thin skins. Avoid fruit that is hard or spongy and soft, although it should have some give.
Limes are easy to grow, like most citrus trees, and they flourish best in full sun and will also do well if tended, cared for and fed, in a large container.
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Citrus. Bearss Lime AKA Tahitian Lime. A tangy Lime with seedless fruit that is usually picked in winter when the skin is aromatic and green. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 3.5m
Lime Bearrs
New stock arriving beginning of October, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $59.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Citrus.The essential Lime to use for culinary purposes as all parts of the 'Kaffir' are strongly aromatic especially the unusual 'double' leaves - these are a vital ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cuisine. The fruit are green, rough and 'warty' and not particularly juicy. Evergreen.
The word "Kaffir" is Arabic for infidel or what Muslims used to call unbelievers. How it became associated with a Lime tree I have yet to discover. However in this case it has no relation to its use as a derogatory term in some cultures.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
Lime Kaffir
New stock arriving beginning of November, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $32.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Citrus. Aromatic foliage, highly scented flowers and delicious small juicy fruit. What more could you want. Harvest the fruit when green for that really tangy zing. The fruit gradually turns yellow when fully ripe. Great for cool refreshing drinks. Happiest in a sunny well drained position.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Lime Tahitian
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Citrus. Not only is this a great decorative plant the fruit which are produced in good quantities can be used for culinary purposes. Glossy green foliage, fragrant white blossom and small yellow fruit with edible skin that are a cross between a Lime and a Kumquat. Evergreen.
Your Limequat can be grown in a container as long as it is fed and watered regularly. It will do best in a sunny sheltered position with protection from harsh frost.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: Std
Limequat Eustis Std
Current Stock Height: STD-100/HGT-120 cm ?
Container: pb12 ?
$129.99
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