"B.Server" wrote in message
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On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:07:55 GMT, "kilikini"
wrote:

A friend of mine gave me a couple of Kaffir Limes in order for me to
attempt
to grow a tree from seed. I did an internet search on Kaffir Lime Seed
Propogation and I didn't learn a heck of a lot of information. I'm in
Zone
10 (I believe) in the Tampa Bay area so they should do okay, that way.
But
what is the best way to start these? Do I soak the seeds? If so, for
how
long?

Anyone have experience with these?

kili


(1) split the limes from pole to pole to extract the seeds. This
results in fewer seeds cut in half. You will likely get 25+ seeds.
They are seedy little devils
(2) plant as soon as you can. Fresh seed is far more likely to
germinate than old seed.
(3) just about any potting soil, 1/4-1/2 in deep, kept moist and warm
will, in my experience give upwards of 75% germination.
(4) You can probably grow them just fine in the ground where you are.
They have survived 25deg F. with only 5in or so of tip burn here.
(5) My oldest seed-grown plant is about 8 years old. It has never
bloomed. It is in a container, though. Not a great loss as the
leaves are the primary part used in cooking. (Yes the zest is nice,
too)

Good luck.


Thank you so much for your help. Now that I know the details, I'll get some
soil today to start planting. I can't wait!

kili