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Citrus australasica, finger-lime
The famous finger lime, a small Australian citrus fruit adopted by chefs all over the world for its thin elongated fruit (5 to 6 cm long), made of small translucent white marbles with a lemon flavor. -4 to-5°C. Available in 2- to 80-litre pots, grafted. Size details on the French page.
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Synonyms, common name of Citrus australasica, finger lime
Microcitrus australasica, Lemon caviar, finger lime
Origin of Citrus australasica, finger lime
East of Australia
Hardiness of Citrus australasica, finger lime
-4 to -5 ° C
Description of Citrus australasica, finger lime
The famous finger lime, a small Australian citrus fruit adopted by chefs all over the world for its thin elongated fruit (5 to 6 cm long), made of small translucent white marbles with a lemon flavor. The foliage is very dense and the very small leaves can also be used in the kitchen.
How to grow Citrus australasica, finger lime
Excellent pot plant in full sun in a rich and well-drained soil. Winter in a cool and bright room.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- yes
- Fragrant:
- yes
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
- Exposure:
- Indoor/conservatory
full sun - Can be grown in a container:
- yes
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