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How to Grow Australian Finger Limes
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Yes you can grow Australian finger limes at home, and we show you how to do it. • You can grow finger limes in pots or containers, or in the garden. If you have the space, we suggest growing them in the ground rather than pots as you will get better fruit production and a easier to care for tree. • Finger Limes or micro-citrus grow naturally in Australia. It is the pulp that looks like small beads or pearls and is sometimes called citrus caviar that they are grown for. • When you squeeze the ripe fruit these tasty citrus beads come out and they can be used as a substitute for other citrus. Excellent as an accompaniment for seafood as well as for salads and desserts. • Try to choose a sheltered position, away from strong winds, some protection from very hot afternoon sun is also recommended. • A low phosphate fertiliser can be used, however at a much lower rate, around 20% at most. These trees do not need a lot of fertiliser in reasonable soils. A pH of between 6 and 7, similar to other citrus • The best time to fertilise is when flowering commences, and we suggest one application a year only. • A grafted tree will usually fruit after two years, however good fruit production will take around 5 years. The fruit has a number of uses, both in savoury dishes and in deserts. • The Australian finger lime is citrus fruit that is much in demand, the fruit is filled with small beads of lime that look a little like fish roe or caviar. They are now grown commercially, the fruit is rightly regarded by chefs and they fruit in autumn. • They vary in colour both skin and pulp. • Finger limes can reach over 5 metres in height depending on the soil.Commercial orchards prune these trees regularly however lightly to maintain a smaller, easy to harvest bushy shape. • They can also be pruned to to open up the shape, and this should be done when the trees are young, older trees with woody stems do not respond well to hard pruning and may suffer die back. It is recommended to prune away lower branches that touch the ground to prevent disease and fungal problems. • Pruning should be carried out in autumn. • When harvesting, ensure that the fruit is ripe as the fruits do not ripen further after picking. • It is important to water the trees from flowering on, a lack of water can result in poor fruit quality. • Although these are a warm to tropical climate plant they will grow well in temperate regions. • Why is my finger lime not fruiting? • 1. They like humidity • 2. They require watering regularly after flowering for fruit set. • 3. They need a little fertiliser, BEFORE flowering and AFTER flowering, NOT during flowering. • 4. They need plenty of sun. • 5. They need to have the flowers pollinated, either insects or by hand • 6. They do not like cold weather. • More Information • https://www.nurseriesonline.com.au/pl...
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