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Determining when your finger limes are ready to harvest.

Determining when your finger limes are ready to harvest.

by admin | Apr 5, 2016 | AUTUMN, HOW TO GROW

Finger Limes, also known as citrus caviar or caviar limes are full of little balls of juice called vesicles, which look like and are referred to as crystals. The crystals are crisp and burst when crunched between your teeth and are just a delightful addition to any...
Controlling scale on my potted finger lime and other citrus

Controlling scale on my potted finger lime and other citrus

by admin | Jan 17, 2016 | HOW TO GROW

To enable me to grow citrus in a cold climate I have a selection in pots so I can move them into warms spots throughout the year. Now most Citrus can be attached by soft brown scale (coccus hesperidum) but it is particularly prevalent on potted specimens. Brown scale...
Preventing fruit fall in Finger limes and other Citrus.

Preventing fruit fall in Finger limes and other Citrus.

by admin | Dec 3, 2015 | HOW TO GROW, SUMMER

Although we may think that fruit trees produce fruit for our benefit, the reality is that the reason for fruit production is to protect and nourish the seeds within. Production of seed ensures genetic variation and the survival of the species. For plants, survival of...
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