The red lime is a hybrid between the mandarin orange and the citrus fruit. It is believed to have originated in India and was introduced to America in the late 19th Century. Cultivated as an ornamental tree or used as a citrus root stock. The fruit can be harvested one year after planting, with the highest yield expected in the first year. It’s a small medium sized tree with small green leaves, and lilac coloured flowers which have a sweet aromatic scent. The fruit has an orange peel and orange flesh, with a very acidic taste, the scent of the fruit is sweet, honey with a sharp citrus hit and a hint of smoke.

Our red limes form one of 30 varieties of citrus plants as part of The Citrus Project. We are now in harvesting season.

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