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Lime

ST365015

Growing Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Light

Full Sun

Watering

Evenly

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Plant description

Lime refers to a citrus fruit which is typically round, green in color, 3–6 cm in diameter, and containing sour and acidic pulp. Limes are a good source of vitamin C, and are often used to accent the flavors of foods and beverages. They are grown all year round and are usually smaller and less sour than lemons.
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Seed

Seed Depth

13

Soil Temp.

70F - 80F

Days To Germination

35 Days

Indoor Sowing

Before winter

Outdoor Sowing

After last frost

Sowing Instruction
You can start the lime plant indoors in a small pot. lime trees can easily be started using the seeds from the lime you bought from the store. Before planting the seeds in pot make sure to sow them in water for at least 8 hours. This will speed up the germination process. Make sure to spread the lime seeds evenly over the soil surface. Cover the seeds with soil. Be careful not to let the seeds dry or they will not germinate.
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Growing

Spacing Between Beds

cm

Soil Temp.

70F - 80F

Ph Range

6.0 - 7.0

Growing Instruction
Make sure to keep the soil moist throughout the germination period. If needed you can cover the seeds with a plastic wrap to promote the soil moisture. lime seeds needs warm temperature to germinate and it usually takes about three to six weeks to germinate. Make sure to water the lime plant and keep the soil moist. Water about twice a week.
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Harvesting

Days to harvest seeds

2555 Days

Days to harvest seedlings

1460 Days

Harvesting Instruction
Harvest the fruit by cutting them off with pruning shears or by pulling the fruit stalk from the tree.
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