How to grow Persian Lime

Citrus latifolia

How long does Persian Lime take to grow?

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

Days to Germination How long does it take Persian Lime to germinate?
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Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Persian Lime?
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Days to Maturity How long until Persian Lime is ready for harvest / bloom?
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Average 197 days | Min 197 days | Max 197 days (1)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Persian Lime?
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Persian Lime Folklore & Trivia

Persian lime is known to be a hybrid of the Key lime and citron.
“The most common lime in the United States, the Persian, is believed to have been introduced to the Mediterranean via Persia, then carried to Brazil by Portuguese traders.” 1

Other names for Persian Lime

Persian lime, Tahitian lime, Bearss lime

Citrus x latifolia

Footnotes

1 Whole Living Magazine Jan/Feb 2013.


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