Lime
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Tahitian Lime Lime | Heavy bearing tree producing medium sized juicy, seedless fruit. Fruit will turn yellow and lose flavour at full maturity. Grows to approx 3 to 4 meters in height. Ideal for cooking and drinks. Harvest while still Green for the best flavour. Excellent in drinks. |
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Sweet Lime Lime | Thornless vigorous growing tree. Heavy bearing crop late winter with fruit holding well on the tree. Grows to approx 3 to 4 meters in height. Fruit has a yellow flesh and is sweet and juicy when ripe. Ideal for drinks. |
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Kaffir Lime Lime | The distinctive leaf of the Kaffir lime is much more highly valued than the fruit. The fruit is very rough and uneven. Grows to approx 3 to 4 meters in height. Fresh or dried leaves give a lemon flavour and appetizing aroma to Thai and Asian style cooking. |
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West Indian Lime | Often referred to as the 'true lime' this popular lime has small round to oval fruit with a smooth thin rind which is greenish-yellow at maturity. The juicy, green-yellow flesh is highly acidic and has a distinctive aroma. Evergreen vigorous growing tree. Frost sensitive. |