Name: lime seed 1kg
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: THT20
Price: 120.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Our premium lime seeds are collected from fully ripe fresh lime fruits with plump kernels and stable germination capacity. Lime is a tropical and subtropical evergreen small citrus tree. It blooms clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring and summer, and bears round green thin-peel fruits with strongly sour juice, widely used for seasoning, drinks and daily fresh eating.

Lime likes warm weather and cannot withstand frost and low temperature damage. It can only grow outdoors year-round in frost-free southern areas. In temperate and cold regions, it must be planted in extra-large deep flower pots and moved indoors to keep warm during winter. Seed-grown seedlings can produce mature edible fruits in 3 to 4 years. Widely used for balcony ornamental potted fruit cultivation, courtyard evergreen landscape matching, garden green belt planting and greenhouse economic planting. It prefers loose, fertile, slightly acidic well-drained sandy loam soil. Waterlogged low-lying land and heavy sticky clay soil are strictly prohibited to avoid root rot. Daily management focuses on full sunlight supply, regular watering in growing seasons, annual pruning to shape the crown and winter anti-freezing protection, which is a practical dual-purpose tree with ornamental flowers and edible fruits.

Planting Instructions

Soil Preparation
Mix garden soil, peat soil and coarse river sand with a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer to prepare slightly acidic breathable planting medium. Never use compacted soil with poor drainage performance.
Seed Pre-treatment
Wash off all fruit pulp and mucus on seed surface completely, soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours to break mild dormancy. Long-term cold stratification is not needed.
Sowing Method
Bury treated seeds 1cm deep into moist substrate, cover fine topsoil and lightly compact the surface. Reserve enough spacing for seedling separation and later transplantation.
Germination Condition
Keep soil slightly moist without standing water, maintain constant temperature at 23–30°C. Seeds will germinate within 14–25 days. Cover transparent plastic film properly to retain humidity for higher germination rate.
Daily Maintenance
Place the potted lime under full sunlight all year round; greatly reduce watering frequency in winter dormant period. Transfer plants indoors timely once temperature drops below 5°C to prevent frost injury. Trim overcrowded inner branches and overgrown shoots every year to improve ventilation and promote robust fruiting branches.

Specification

Plant Name: Lime / Sour Lime
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Plant Type: Tropical Evergreen Perennial Citrus Fruit Tree
Mature Height: 2–5 Meters
Fruiting Period: Summer to Autumn, seedlings bear fruit in 3–4 years
Germination Temperature: 23–30°C
Growing Temperature: 18°C ~ 39°C, growth stops below 12°C, damaged by frost
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil: Loose well-drained slightly acidic sandy loam soil
Planting Difficulty: Moderate
Core Features: Fragrant blossoms, high juice content sour fruits, evergreen foliage, suitable for large balcony pots and frost-free courtyard outdoor planting

FAQ

Q1: Can lime trees overwinter outdoors in cold northern areas?

A1: It is sensitive to low temperature and frost. Cold regions have to adopt large container planting and indoor overwintering mode.

Q2: How many years do seed-grown lime trees take to bear fruits?

A2: Healthy seedlings can set stable harvestable fruits in the 3rd to 4th year after sowing.

Q3: Does lime require sufficient sunlight?

A3: Full direct sunlight is indispensable. Insufficient light leads to sparse flowering, weak tree vigor and low fruit output.

Q4: What is the main planting taboo?

A4: Excessive watering causes root rot; alkaline soil easily triggers yellow leaf disease and poor growth state.

Q5: Suitable for novice gardeners?

A5: Friendly for beginners, the key points are adequate sunlight, acidic loose draining soil and reasonable water control.

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