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Lime Tree Varieties
I'm trying to find a Lime tree that is going to do well over here in Perth.
I've tried the Tahitian Lime before, but it's fruit never ripened on the tree properly. It was very healthy otherwise. I have since heard that the Palestine Sweet Lime is a good choice for over here. Has anyone had any experience with these (maybe also known as Indian Sweet Lime)? If so, has anyone seen them for sale here? I'd also like to try a couple of the newer native lime varieties that have been released in the Eastern states. I can't find them in any nurseries in Perth, and am unable to get an interstate nursery to send any over (WA has strict rules for live plant imports, even interstate). I'd like to try the Australian Blood Lime, and maybe one of the Finger Lime or Desert Lime varieties. Has anyone out there had success with the Native Limes? Thanks, Liam. |
Lime Tree Varieties
"Liam" wrote in message ... I'm trying to find a Lime tree that is going to do well over here in Perth. I've tried the Tahitian Lime before, but it's fruit never ripened on the tree properly. It was very healthy otherwise. I cannot imagine why the Tahitian lime would not do well in Perth's climate but I have not lived there. My understanding is that it is a warm mediterranean climate (hot dry summer, mild wet winter, no frost). If that is so the only problem I see you having is watering in summer. Maybe you had a crook tree. David |
Lime Tree Varieties
Liam wrote:
I'm trying to find a Lime tree that is going to do well over here in Perth. I have a Kaffir Lime tree but I don't know (yet) what its fruit will be like but its very hardy. I use the leaves in Thai cooking which is the preferred leaf for that. Don't know about Perth tho' as I'm in a cold area. L. |
Lime Tree Varieties
Linda H wrote:
Liam wrote: I'm trying to find a Lime tree that is going to do well over here in Perth. I have a Kaffir Lime tree but I don't know (yet) what its fruit will be like but its very hardy. I use the leaves in Thai cooking which is the preferred leaf for that. Don't know about Perth tho' as I'm in a cold area. L. We have an Indian and a Tahitian and they both produce limes here N.O.R. -- Cheers ......... Rheilly P Where theres a will, I want to be in it. |
Lime Tree Varieties
I'm south of the river and planted a tahitian lime a couple months ago.
It isn't looking the greatest (dropped most of its leaves) but is definitely still alive. I would be disappointed to learn they won't grow well here! B "Rheilly Phoull" wrote in message ... Linda H wrote: Liam wrote: I'm trying to find a Lime tree that is going to do well over here in Perth. I have a Kaffir Lime tree but I don't know (yet) what its fruit will be like but its very hardy. I use the leaves in Thai cooking which is the preferred leaf for that. Don't know about Perth tho' as I'm in a cold area. L. We have an Indian and a Tahitian and they both produce limes here N.O.R. -- Cheers ......... Rheilly P Where theres a will, I want to be in it. |
Lime Tree Varieties
I'm south of the river and have a wonderfully productive Tahitian Lime - at
least 2 abundant crops a year. In its infancy the tree was prone to de-leafing itself, but it grew out of that as it aged. I can't imagine an area of Perth that one of these (or any other citrus) would not be a delightfully productive tree. Joanne "Liam" wrote in message ... I'm trying to find a Lime tree that is going to do well over here in Perth. I've tried the Tahitian Lime before, but it's fruit never ripened on the tree properly. It was very healthy otherwise. I have since heard that the Palestine Sweet Lime is a good choice for over here. Has anyone had any experience with these (maybe also known as Indian Sweet Lime)? If so, has anyone seen them for sale here? I'd also like to try a couple of the newer native lime varieties that have been released in the Eastern states. I can't find them in any nurseries in Perth, and am unable to get an interstate nursery to send any over (WA has strict rules for live plant imports, even interstate). I'd like to try the Australian Blood Lime, and maybe one of the Finger Lime or Desert Lime varieties. Has anyone out there had success with the Native Limes? Thanks, Liam. |
Lime Tree Varieties
"Blaircam" blaircam(no wrote in message
... I'm south of the river and planted a tahitian lime a couple months ago. It isn't looking the greatest (dropped most of its leaves) but is definitely still alive. I would be disappointed to learn they won't grow well here! B That sounds a lot like what mine was doing, dropping it's leaves. But even after a year or so when it was healthy, the fruit just wouldn't ripen. The limes would be the right size, and abundant, but they would drop off before getting ripe... From other posts it sounds like they just need a bit of extra time to get settled in, then a bit more attention too. I'd still like to know if anyone has experience of the Palestine Sweet Lime, or any of the Aussie native limes? Thanks for all of the replies so far! Liam. |
Wingham Limes
G'day Liam , I can't help you in Perth, but I hope you don't mind if I start a new 'branch' with regard to Lime trees. My better half has decreed that we will have a Lime tree, and soon! And so, which one? We are looking for fruit here, not leaf. Does one variety produce fruit over a longer period than others?, Does one variety produce better fruit for cooking or brewing?, Does one variety produce better cocktails or nutrician?, Does any body ....... China Wingham NSW |
Lime Tree Varieties
I can't imagine an area of Perth that one of these (or any other citrus) would not be a delightfully productive tree. Joanne hi Joanne. I am in Perth too. Just wondering what you fed your trees and how often? Thanks t |
Lime Tree Varieties
tt wrote:
I can't imagine an area of Perth that one of these (or any other citrus) would not be a delightfully productive tree. Joanne hi Joanne. I am in Perth too. Just wondering what you fed your trees and how often? Thanks t You cant beat fowl manure Lime ands other products which the lemon tree seems to thrive on. Same with other citrus....They love it.... |
Lime Tree Varieties
You cant beat fowl manure Lime ands other products which the lemon tree seems to thrive on. Same with other citrus....They love it.... I live right by the coast on a solid (it felt like when digging out soakwells) limestonepad. Our alkalinity is high. chicken manure i was told adds to the akalnity? maybe thats what my trees need then. hmm interesting.t hanks t |
Wingham Limes
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"China" wrote: G'day Liam , I can't help you in Perth, but I hope you don't mind if I start a new 'branch' with regard to Lime trees. My better half has decreed that we will have a Lime tree, and soon! And so, which one? We are looking for fruit here, not leaf. Then you want a Tahitian lime, not a Kaffir lime. -- Chookie -- Sydney, Australia (Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply) "Parenthood is like the modern stone washing process for denim jeans. You may start out crisp, neat and tough, but you end up pale, limp and wrinkled." Kerry Cue |
Lime Tree Varieties
tt wrote:
You cant beat fowl manure Lime ands other products which the lemon tree seems to thrive on. Same with other citrus....They love it.... I live right by the coast on a solid (it felt like when digging out soakwells) limestonepad. Our alkalinity is high. chicken manure i was told adds to the akalnity? maybe thats what my trees need then. hmm interesting.t hanks t Hm OK Then I would suggest trying some sort of acid based correction. Sulphate of Ammonia or similar.. Ask you nursery man or try this link here...http://www.thegardenhelper.com/acidsoil.html To be able to take up nutrient efficiently a tree or plant must have a fairly neutral soil, unless it like the acid conditions...Then it will cope... Hope this webpage helps... |
Lime Tree Varieties
"Jonno" wrote in message ... tt wrote: Hope this webpage helps... thanks Jonno.. much appreciated :) |
Lime Tree Varieties
I can't imagine an area of Perth that one of these (or any other citrus) would not be a delightfully productive tree. Joanne hi Joanne. I am in Perth too. Just wondering what you fed your trees and how often? Thanks t I'm a devotee of feeding the tree an occasional bag of sheep manure, but through feast and famine it just keeps right on producing fruit, I read in later posts you're on a limestone soil - this is more than likely your problem. Whilst citrus are hardy devils, harsh soil conditions will retard them and eventually kill them. Get the soil right, and they'll serve you all their days Joanne |
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