Potted Finger Limes - cutting grown

Cutting grown finger limes can be slower to grow than grafted finger limes. The plants available for sale will all bear fruit over the season which extends from January to May, depending on the cultivar.

Finger limes are considered a gourmet bushfood, sought after by top restaurants around the world. A fringe rainforest and understorey species indigenous to the rainforests of south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales. Finger limes are a hardy shrub to small tree and in cultivation plants usually grow around 2 to 5 metres and can be pruned to a manageable height to make them easy to harvest. Leaves are significantly smaller than regular citrus, and they have thorns and slender finger-like fruit from 6 to 12 centimetres long that come in a range of colours including black, green, gold, red, pink, and yellow. Flowers appear from Spring. Finger limes prefer dappled light but can be grown in full sun. It is best to plant them in a protected position to protect the fruit from the plant's thorns and from frosts. Suits tropical to temperate climates. They tolerate light frosts. In cooler areas, plant in a north facing position.

They grow in a range of soil types in northern NSW and Queensland. They prefer well drained soil with a pH range of 6 to 7. Grafted finger limes can tolerate heavier soils. During the hot summer months ensure the soil is kept moist. Height in the ground can vary depending on the cultivar, from 2 to 7 metres tall. In a container, they may grow to less than 2 meters tall and pruned to shape.

Use slow-release fertilisers and soil enhancers like Seasol to keep them looking great.

Due to quarantine restrictions, we can only sell finger limes within Queensland and only by click and collect or local delivery and not through the post.

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