Re: key limes in CA
- To: m*@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Re: key limes in CA
- From: K*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 21:20:32 EDT
All:
It is my understanding that Mexican (or "Key") limes are among the most
frost-sensitive of citrus and need long, hot summers to produce palatable
fruit. A much better choice for the California home garden, and one that is
widely available in local nurseries, is the "Bearss" lime (also known as the
Tahiti or Persian lime). It bears fragrant blossoms and shiny fruit all year
in cool, coastal areas, and is hardier and more attractive than Key lime.
Kurt Mize
Stockton, California
USDA Zone 9
