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Lime
advanced difficulty · hardiness zones 10–11
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- March–April
- Greenhouse
- Recommended
- Compact variant
- Not noted
Production planning estimate
Plan around lb per mature tree per year
A starting estimate is 80 lb per mature tree per year. That means one tree is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
100 sq ft per tree
Starting plan
— trees
Planning note: Less cold-hardy than lemon. Needs consistent warmth and is best grown in a container in most of the US.