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Sweet Lime Tree

R255.00

Sweet limes lack the acidity of other limes, and while sweet, lack the tartness. Sweet lime trees look much like Tahiti lime with serrated leaves and almost wingless petioles. The fruit is yellow green to yellow orange in colour.

Limes have a particularly high vitamin C content; but are also high in other antioxidants, folate, magnesium, phosphorous and niacin. They provide a little iron, calcium, vitamin B6, potassium and thiamine too. They boost immunity, reduce the risk of heart disease, promote healthy skin, and much more.

 

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Position

Full sun in a spot that is sheltered from any cold snaps. Limes do not tolerate very cold temperatures well and will not thrive in places that dip to 10-degrees Celsius or below. If your garden is exposed to very cold conditions, plant your lime tree in a pot that can be moved indoors. Plant your tree with a space of at least 5 metres all around it.

Size

A sweet lime grows to over 2 metres. A seedling will take between 3 and 6 years to begin to bear fruit and reaches full production at 8 to 10 years old.

Soil Type

Lime trees thrive in warm soil that is well-enriched with nutrients; whether it is in a pot or the garden. However, the soil needs to have excellent drainage, as any residual moisture will threaten the survival of your tree. Pack the soil firmly around the roots when planting. Air around the roots will be detrimental to your plant.

Mulch

Citrus trees, in general, do well with an organic mulch that keeps the soil pH optimal and retains moisture. Use material like pine needles, leaves, straw or bark. It’s best to replace the mulch each time, rather than turning it into the soil (as this may disturb or damage the roots).

Watering

Water your lime tree frequently, every 7-10 days if it is in the ground and everyday if in container. They do better with regular sprinklings than with a heavy soaking.

Fertilising

Lime trees tend to feed quite heavily on the soil around them, depleting its natural nutrient content quickly. Use our slow-release nitrogen-rich all plant fertiliser Apply 1 teaspoon every 4-5 months.

Pruning

Lime trees are particularly easy to care for because they don’t require much in the way of pruning. However, for optimal condition, it’s wise to prune them at least once every year or two. This helps to prevent disease, strengthen the limbs and produce better, healthier fruits.

Harvesting

Your lime tree will likely produce fruit during summer, but some produce all year round. Pick the delicious sweet limes when they are yellow orange in colour.

Weight 3 kg
Dimensions 20 × 20 × 100 cm
Weight

5

Length

15

Width

15

Height

100

Packaging Type

xlarge_parcel

Maximum

9

Packaging Type 1

large_parcel

Maximum 1

6

Packaging Type 2

medium_parcel

Maximum 2

3

Packaging Type 3

flyer_size

Maximum 3

1

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