Tahitian Lime Tree
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The Tahitian Lime tree is widely known as the Persian Lime. Tahitian lime it is a beautiful quick growing tree with deep green foliage. The flavourful limes are juicy, thin skinned and seedless. Upon ripening Tahitian limes turn from green to pale yellow/green. Tahitian limes thrive in warm regions. They are relatively easy to care for and are well-suited to both container and garden culture.
The Tahitian lime tree, is a hybrid of the key lime (Citrus x aurantifolia) and the lemon (Citrus limon) and is thought to have originated in Persia. Tahitian limes are widely cultivated in warmer regions of the world and are a major source of limes for both commercial and home use.
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Names |
Citrus latifolia (Rutaceae) |
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Origin |
Persia |
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Mature Size |
3 - 4 metres. The Tahitian lime is a moderately vigorous, thornless, tree. |
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Foliage |
The leaves of the Tahitian lime tree are small, glossy, and a deep green colour. The flowers of the Tahitian lime tree are fragrant, white, and are produced in clusters. |
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Soil |
Limes, like other citrus trees need full sun and good soil drainage. In heavy soils that are slow to drain, trees should be planted on slight mounds with a good compost mixture and freely draining soil. |
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Position |
Lime trees cannot tolerate cold temperatures. |
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Flavour |
The flesh of the Tahitian lime is juicy and acidic, with a slightly sweet flavour. |
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Fruiting |
April - July. Tahitian limes are fully ripe when the peel becomes a lighter green and a smooth surface. Unripe fruit are dark green with a course peel. Overripe fruit are yellow and lose flavour. |
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Fruit Uses |
Tahitian limes are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a popular ingredient in Mexican and Southeast Asian cuisine. The limes can be eaten fresh, juiced, or used in cooking. They be used in/with drinks, curries, cakes, desserts, fish, chicken, preserves, pickles, and vegetables. |
