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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PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Finger Lime Citrus. Australian Finger limes. Known as the caviar of citrus with deliciously aromatic, smooth pebbled skin, with a crisp lemon lime flavour combination. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Evergreen Lime Australascia STD Expected Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-130 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Tahitian or Persian Lime 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. Ripens July-August. Evergreen. Lime Bearrs Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $44.99 Lime Bearrs Current Stock Height: 150/180 cm ? Container: pb 95 ? $189.99 THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS aka Tahitian or Persian Lime Citrus. Bearrs 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. On Flying Dragon Dwarf Rootstock to keep compact. Evergreen. Lime Bearrs Dwf Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $44.99 aka Tahitian or Persian Lime Citrus Standard. Beautiful glossy green aromatic foliage, delicious green skinned, seedless fruit full of juice that can be used from spring onwards. Fragrant blossoms and thornless branches all make for a winning combination. Evergreen. Lime Bearrs Std Current Stock Height: STD-120/HGT-150 cm ? Container: 8l ? $169.99 aka Lime Kaffir aka Makrut Lime 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. Lime Kaffir Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected Middle of December, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $44.99. Payment on order.
aka Lime Kaffir 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. Lime Kaffir Std Current Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-140 cm ? Container: 5.5l ? $169.99 aka Lime Citrus. A popular Lime for ornamental and culinary purposes. The fragrant white blossom has an attractive pink tinge. Aromatic foliage and fruit that is quite a deep yellow when ripe. The peel is easy to remove. Yellow juicy flesh which has a well balanced mild acidity. Evergreen. Lime Kusaie Expected Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? New stock expected End of December, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Limequat Citrus. An interesting Citrus that is a cross between a Lime and a Kumquat hence the name. Excellent bearing properties with regular heavy crops of oval lemon fruit that are juicy, acidic and full of Vitamin C. Can be grown in a container or in the garden in a sunny well drained position.
Lime Limequat Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ? Container: 5l ? $44.99 aka Key Lime Citrus. Mexican or Key Lime. Flowers and fruits almost continuously if grown in a nice warm sheltered position. The fruit is small and round and yellow when completely ripe. Ideal for container growing. Needs protection from frost. Popular for culinary purposes. Evergreen. Lime Mexican Expected Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Mandarin Lime Citrus. Mandarin Lime. This Citrus has a bit of an identity crisis in that it looks like a Mandarin but tastes like a lime. It hails from India and its a vigorous grower with light green foliage and relatively few thorns. The fruit is considered superior for marmalade production. Evergreen. Lime Rangpur Expected Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
This is a versatile fruit for the kitchen whether used for marmalade, flavouring spice, eaten fresh or used to garnish other foods.
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3.5m
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
While it is common to use Limes when they are green they are actually fully ripe when they turn yellow like a Lemon. They will fall naturally from the tree once ripe.
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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.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
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.
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Mature Size (HxW): Standard
This Lime originated in India but made its way to Hawaii around 1885. It is a common garden plant there and it is also very popular in Trinidad. It is more cold hardy than many Limes but is still best protected from harsh frost.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
The Limequat fruit is very popular for culinary purposes and can be used as you would a lemon or a lime. The fruit doesn't have pips.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Limes can be used green when they are considered immature right through to when they turn yellow when they are fully ripe. The most tangy 'Lime' flavour is obtained when the fruit are half way between and are coloured a yellow-green.
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3.5m
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Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
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