Finger Lime Seeds (Citrus australasica)

Finger Lime Seeds (Citrus australasica)

Price for Package of 3 seeds.

The Australian native citrus! This plant grows naturally as  a thorny shrub of subtropical and dry rainforest in Queensland and New South Wales. However, it can be grown farther south, I have it growing in Melbourne. Finger limes may have a range of coloured fruit - green, brown, even pink. The pulp of the finger lime has been likened to a citrus caviar, with the same kind of texture as the fishy kind. It has many applications in cooking and gourmets have been recently exploring this as a resource. Can be used in home made jam, pickles and marmalades. Needs a fairly protected, shady position, particularly in colder areas such as southern Australia.

Botanic Name: Citrus australasica

Common Name: Finger Lime

Place of origin: Australia (North East)

Position: Semi shade/shade - protected position

Drought tolerant: Moderately so

Water requirement (after estab.): Prefers regular watering over warmer months

Height: approx 2-7m depending on climate and resources

Width: 1-2m

Flowering season: Summer

Flower colour: white

Flower growth: Citrus

Soil type: Moist

Pots: Yes (Large)

Pruning/Cut back: No. Can be pruned to shape if desired.

Fertilising:A full fertiliser for flowering and fruiting plants (high in potassium), once a week to once a fortnight for fantastic flowering and fruiting, but less if desired. Will flower OK with minimal care, but for outstanding results, feed.