Australian Finger Lime... Tart but tasty!
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- In this video, Logee's horticulturist and third generation owner, Byron Martin, talks about the Australian finger lime (Citrus australasica). Also known as the caviar lime, this citrus tree is native to the rainforests of southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales, Australia.
The Australian finger lime produces small, elongated citrus fruits that are prized for their unique texture and flavor. The limes have a thin, skin that is green, yellow, or red in color, and inside they contain small, translucent vesicles that look like caviar and have a tart, citrusy taste. These vesicles are used in a variety of culinary applications, including as a garnish for cocktails and as a flavor enhancer in salads, seafood dishes, and other gourmet cuisine.
The tree itself is relatively small and can be grown in a container or in the ground. Like any plant, the Australian finger lime does require proper attention and care to thrive. It is important to plant the tree in well-draining soil. Avoid over-watering, and fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in winter to shape and encourage new growth and be sure to protect it from frost. If you follow these simple guidelines and keep an eye out for any signs of stress or disease, your Australian finger lime tree should be relatively low-maintenance while producing an abundant crop of fruit.
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My aussie has beared fruit for the very first time...after approx 1,469 days!!!! Crikey so excited
Looks like a fun plant to grow
good tips have a great weekend
Another one added to the list of babies I plan to get when I visit. Great video!
Thanks for the informative video.
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i got 2 finger limes from Logees one was green the other red both where nice size plants and 2 years in very productive, the neighbors and i enjoy the crunchy tartness
I grow mine outside against a fence in an area where we can get really hard frost and lots of wind yet it's still growing well luckily. Our daytime temps rarely go below 60/61 in winter so that might make a difference.
Thanks for the informative video. Another plant add to “buy list” 😅
Just tasted one a couple of weeks back. It was SOUR! I mean sour. But I loved it. Better than candy. Thinking about getting one but they are 100 bucks!
I have a Australian red dont know if its the red skin with pink fruit or the deep red beads. But she hung low so i actually staked it up so it wouldnt hang on itself
Theres so many flowers on it and the tiny long fruit. Will see if they fatten up or stay long ❤❤ should be ready in july
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How would these taste on baked chicken?
Where can I purchase a few of these limes? I am in the US and would love to try them but don't have the means to travel to Australia. I have been looking for over a year now but only find seeds which take 15 years or longer to produce fruit.
We have the plants available for sale here:
www.logees.com/australian-finger-lime-citrus-australasica-781.html
What size plant pots do you use to plant the finger limes? I bought the hybrid finger lime from your nursery last year and would like to transplant. Thanks
Move them up 2 inches to 4 inches in pot size at a time. We generally stop at a 14 inch pot as they mature. They can be kept in a much smaller containers though, if desired.
@@LogeesPlants Thank for the response. That is great to know. The citrus plants I bought from your nursery are doing great.
Can anybody help me get a red finger lime tree or seeds in texas?
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How'd you get the fruits so big?!?!?
We didn't do anything special. The fruit just grows that big! :)
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