How to grow Key Lime

Citrus aurantifolia

Fertilize in Spring, Summer, and Fall

Make sure to keep the seeds moist before planting – they will not germinate if allowed to dry out.

Key limes will grow true from seed.²

Plant in soil with good drainage.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Key lime is a hardy plant.

These estimates for how long Key lime takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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The pie known as “key lime pie” is more often made with juice from the ‘Tahiti’ lime.¹

Lime, Mexican Lime, West Indian

Citrus x aurantium

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