15 KEY LIME Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Tree Shrub Seeds

Description:

Name: Key Lime
– Other common names include West Indian Lime, Mexican Lime, Adam’s Apple, Bartender’s Lime.
– Scientific name: Citrus Aurantifolia.
– The key lime features glossy evergreen foliage, white flowers with yellow anthers, and green fruit that turns light yellow when fully mature.
– Plant seeds outdoors after the risk of frost has passed or indoors several weeks before the last expected frost.
– The plant can grow between 6 to 12 feet in height and requires a spacing of 6 to 12 feet.
– This plant blooms year-round, with the main bloom time occurring from late spring to early fall.
– Harvesting can also be done year-round, primarily from late spring to early fall.
– Suitable for hardiness zones 9 to 11 and can be grown in containers. If temperatures drop to 40°F, it is advisable to bring the plant indoors.
– Requires sunlight for optimal growth.
– Prefers average soil and water conditions.
– Quantity per packet: 15 seeds.
– Key Lime is a small tree or shrub, and its edible fruit typically measures 2 to 4 inches. The flowers emitted by this plant are fragrant, adding an aromatic touch to your garden.