Limes
Limes have become popular in Australia over recent years & are easy to grow. These tiny fruits can be used for sweet or savoury dishes.
Whether you are juicing them for fresh lemonade, squeezing onto fish & chips, including them in delicious Asian recipes or baking them into a citrus tart, there is no doubt that lemons are a staple in just about every kitchen. The trees can grow up to 4m, but you can also get dwarf varieties that grow up to 1.5m and are perfect for pots.
You do need a little patience though, as lemons (and other members of the citrus family) need at least 3 years before the first harvest.
When planting in a pot, choose a dwarf lemon variety, such as ‘Lots a Lemons’ or Dwarf Eureka.
If you’re short of sunny spots in the garden, grow citrus in pots that can be moved to take advantage of changing patterns of sunlight.
Limes have become popular in Australia over recent years & are easy to grow. These tiny fruits can be used for sweet or savoury dishes.
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