Australian Lime Finger

Australian lime finger

Finger lime trees are a moderate sized fruit tree that can grow beyond 10 feet but typically stay around 8 feet due to being container grown or pruned and 4-5 feet wide.

Can you get finger limes in the US?

This native Australian fruit tree is an imported species to the United States. Finger limes thrive in many regions that grow citrus fruits, including Florida, California, Texas, Arizona, and Louisiana.

What does finger lime fruit taste like?

What Do Finger Limes Taste Like? Finger limes taste citrusy, acidic, and slightly bitter with some herbaceous notes as well. The red champagne and crimson tide varieties taste the sweetest, while chartreuse finger limes taste the most bitter.

How do you take care of an Australian finger lime?

Finger limes like other citrus are hungry plants and will benefit from regular feeding. Fertilise in spring, summer and autumn with a layer of compost, manure and organic pellets. In warm climates trees this can be done in winter too as the plant will still be active.

How long does it take for a finger lime tree to fruit?

Flowering and cropping. Grafted finger lime trees begin fruiting in year three but larger quantities of fruit are not normally obtained until year six, when trees are classed as 'bearing'. Seedling trees can take up to 15 years to produce fruit, depending on cultivar.

Do finger limes like full sun?

Being a forest understorey plant, finger limes will grow quite well in dappled sunlight, but for maximum fruit production, full sun is ideal.

Are finger limes expensive?

Full disclosure though, finger limes are the most expensive citrus fruit in the world, on average costing $108.00 per pound!

Does Whole foods have finger limes?

Citriburst Finger Limes are in Whole Foods Market!

Can you grow finger limes at home?

You can grow your finger lime in the ground or in a container and they will perform well as a feature tree, hedge, or even espaliered against a fence. They will tolerate nutrient poor soil and will require around a quarter of the amount of fertiliser as regular citrus.

Can you eat the skin of finger limes?

The skin is edible too, like that of a cumquat, so you can slice the limes across and use them that way, and actually the skin has even more flavour than the beads.

Are Australian finger limes edible?

Enjoy them in a savory salad too, or replace citrus juice in a vinaigrette with finger lime pulp for a burst of flavor with every bite. Finger lime pulp can be used in a citrus curd or suspended in a cheesecake. Or, try finger limes in cookies, ice cream, or on top of cream puffs.

Are finger limes healthy?

"Like other citrus fruits, finger limes are an excellent source of vitamin C, which plays a role in healthy immunity, as well as collagen formation for healthy skin," explains Curtain. According to The Australian Super Food online, finger limes contain three times the vitamin C found in mandarins.

How do you encourage finger lime to fruit?

As with any fruit, the Finger Lime flowers are pollinated by native and honey bees – if the flowers aren't pollinated, your Finger Lime tree won't produce fruit. Alternatively, you can try pollinating yourself with a small, clean and sterilised paint brush.

How long do finger limes last?

How long do finger limes last? When stored in refrigeration they will last at least 2-3 weeks from the day they ship out.

Are finger limes hard to grow?

Finger limes can be grown from seed, cuttings or grafting. They are slow growing and if grown from seed may take up to 15 years to mature. It is important to use fresh seeds. Semi-hardwood cuttings, like seedlings, are slow to grow and have a low success rate.

Should I prune my finger lime?

The best time to prune your Finger Lime is immediately following harvest – this is generally around April – June. Flowering can take place anywhere from August, so make sure you prune your Finger Lime before then, otherwise you won't see any fruit come January!

How often should you water finger limes?

How often should you water and feed finger lime? Like any other fruiting citrus, finger lime requires regular watering and fertilising to grow into a healthy, productive tree. Water regularly after planting. Once established, water once or twice a week, or more during hot dry weather.

How cold hardy are finger limes?

Hardiness: Hardy to about 35° F. We recommend bringing Australian Finger Lime to a well-lit and protected location in early fall before frost.

Do limes grow well in pots?

Lime trees grow into small or medium sized trees and will happily grow in gardens or pots, provided there is full sun.

Do finger limes taste like regular limes?

The outside of the skin is similar to a lime, but the inside is different with individual lime burst-- and the taste is unique as well. "It's tart like a lemon or a lime, some people say it has a grapefruit note that could come from some of the oils in the skin.