Lime (fruit) trees quandary
brian stoat
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I've just bought a beautiful little Lime from B&Q for a bargain £25. Nice shape, already carrying fruit, very healthy looking. I can find all the advice about looking after it on various specialist sites... BUT does anybody know what variety it is that B&Q are selling? The label just says "Citrus Lime".
As an aside, although the label states " consumption", I understand this is simply so that B&Q don't have to go through the legislative procedure for selling foodstuffs.
Any pointers and tips gratefully received.
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As it is a lime dont treat it like other citrus trees, it needs different care. It needs summer citrus feed nearly all year round once every two weeks, as it is in constant flower/fruit. It needs standing in a dish with gravel in so its feet are not in water, but it has a humid air. Damp not wet soil. The temperature it likes is moderate, too cold below 10°, too hot above 25°. If it gets either of these it will loose its leaves, but they are hardy and if this happens will bounce back in a few weeks. If it's too hot misting the leaves do help. Sounds alot of care but it is surprisingly easy to look after, after four years in which mine has grown from 18 to 36 inches tall ( with pruning of long limbs) I have had many limes with a bumper crop this summer 30 to date with as many little ones and flowers again ( btw the lime is self regulating and will drop excess flowers and fruitlets but still give a good harvest)
Hope this is helpful, enjoy your lime, and if you get a glut there is always lime curd to make.😁