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Old 10-12-2008, 08:48 PM posted to austin.gardening
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Default Meyer Lemons and Mexican Limes


"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
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On Dec 10, 10:23 am, "charliekilo" wrote:
My new crop of lemons and limes are unbelievably good. The Meyer lemons
are
as big as big as oranges and very tender and juicy but my Mexican limes
seem
to have identity issues. Yes, they're very tasty and juicy but when they
ripen, they turn a bright yellow like a lemon. When you cut them open,
they're green like they're supposed to be. Anyone know why this might be?


-- That's what they are supposed to do. Both regular limes and key limes
-- will ripen to a nice yellow color.

Huh?! I never knew that...thanks.



Victor