We are starting to harvest some of our finger lime varieties here at the nursery and if left on the tree until they fall off at a touch they are delicious. The cutting grown yellow fruited variety is a prolific producer that crops over several months, it's fruits are small to medium in size. The Wauchope is the maroon/black lime which seems to vary immensly in colour from deep dark reds through to black. The limes balls inside also vary in colour from almost clear with a pinkish blush to pinkish red. They are great squeezed onto a salad.
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Correy said ...
Those are some very cool colours. You must make the best tasting fruit salads in Australia.
Time: Wednesday, June 21, 2006
MSS said ...
I had the pleasure of trying one of these at the University of California's citrus research station in Riverside a few years ago. Really interesting and good fruit.
I was not aware of the reddish ones, however. I have to see if I can get me one of those!
Time: Wednesday, June 28, 2006
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Hi, Does anyone know where I can try some finger lime fruit in the Northern Rivers region? Thanks
Time: Friday, June 30, 2006
Kath said ...
You could try the Lismore Herb Festival on August 19 & 20 there are usually some bush food stalls with tasting and local chefs demonstrating how to cook with our local bush foods.
http://www.healthandherbfestival.com/
Time: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
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2 questions
Does Finger Lime always has pink/purple flower buds?
How to tell the difference between Finger Lime and Mt WHite Lime?
Time: Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Kath said ...
The finger limes have pink buds with pretty little triangular white flowers. Many variety are flowering and fruiting now.
The difference between the two in mention on the new crops web site at
http://www.newcrops.uq.edu.au/newslett/ncn10211.htm
They say "It is similar to the finger lime, but has broader leaves (Alexander, 1983). The flowers are single, axillary and the tree bears fruit from April to November (Cooper, 1994). The fruits are also 'finger-shaped', with a green skin and greenish-white pulp on maturity. The fruit have fewer cells than the finger lime and a thicker skin (up to 2mm) containing large oil glands and weigh an average of 25g."
Time: Wednesday, August 02, 2006
roybe said ...
Can finger lime fruit be puchased in shops in Brisbane?
Time: Sunday, September 10, 2006
Correy said ...
roybe
There are some great nurseries in Brisbane that may have Finger Limes and if not you could contact them to order some from us.
I am not sure where you are in brisbane but here are a few:
PERROTTS NURSERY
ENOGGERA, 4051
0733557700
TEMPLEX NURSERY
ALGESTER, 4115
0732733035
TURNERS NURSERY
ROCHDALE, 4123
0733415214
Here is the full list
Retail Nurseries
Time: Monday, September 11, 2006
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FINGER LIME AND RUM CHEESECAKE
ingredients:
150g macadamia shortbread biscuits
85g butter
4 eggs
110g castor sugar
350g cream cheese
1 Tahitian lime
10 finger limes
20g gelatine
3 tablespoons water
rum
method:
Finely crush biscuits and mix with the melted butter to form the biscuit base. Press into the base of a 20cm wide springform tin and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until thick and creamy. Whisk in softened cream cheese. Extract the finger lime pulp by slicing fruit lengthwise and scooping pulp out with a teaspoon. Remove the seeds and discard. Fold the finger lime pulp into the cheese mix. Add Tahitian lime juice and rum to taste. Add gelatine to water and dissolve gently. Fold into the mix. Whisk eggs whites until thick and fold into the mix. Pour the whole mix into the lined tin and refrigerate.
to serve:
Decorate cheese cake with different coloured slices of finger lime.
FINGER LIME MARMALADE
ingredients:
500g finger limes
1.2 litres water
white sugar
method:
Wash fruit and cut into thin horizontal slices, discarding any seeds. Place fruit in a saucepan and cover with water. Allow to stand overnight. Next day, boil fruit until skins are soft (approximately 10 minutes). Then, add one cup of sugar to each cup of pulp. Boil briskly until it jells. Bottle and seal while hot.
recipe: Jan Sked: Queensland
ASIAN-STYLE COLESLAW WITH FINGER LIME DRESSING
Ingredients: (serves 4)
Coleslaw
* 2 cups (about 250 gms) finely shredded red cabbage
* 2 cups (about 200 gms) finely shredded chinese cabbage
* 2 carrots, grated
* 6 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
* 1 small, fresh red chili, seeded and chopped
* 2 tablespoons torn vietnamese mint leaves
* ¼ cup torn basil leaves
* ½ cup beansprouts
* ½ cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Dressing
* ¼ cup lime juice
* 1 ½ tablespoons finger lime pulp
* ¼ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
* 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
* 1 small clove of garlic, chopped.
Combine all ingredients for coleslaw except peanuts, in a bowl, and set aside. In a separate bowl combine all ingredients for dressing , whisk until sugar dissolves and season to taste. Pour dressing over coleslaw and toss well. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve immediately.
Time: Monday, September 18, 2006
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Kath It's great to see an interest developing in the Finger Lime. Your photos, presentation and colours are great. Additional recipes can be obtained from www.fingerlime.com.
Please be aware that fresh oysters, a squeeze of tahitian lime topped with finger lime pulp is arguably the most pleasing taste sensation you will achieve.
Time: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
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What soil type is requied to grow finger limes? Will they grow at Woodburn?
Time: Sunday, November 19, 2006
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can i buy finger lime trees in the coffs harbour area
Time: Friday, December 29, 2006
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hi
i was wondering if i can buy finger lime trees or any other native varieties in north west victoria.
Time: Thursday, January 25, 2007
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Can you get the verious collors specificaly, and have them easily identifyable?
Time: Monday, February 19, 2007
Peter.R said ...
test1
Time: Monday, February 19, 2007
phillip said ...
I have a Finger Lime tree that I bought at Daleys last August, how many different varieties do you sell as the website is non specific ? Also how long do they take to reach a maturity and bear fruit ?
Time: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
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Can anyone tell me if I could grow these in the south west of Westen Australia eg Bunbury. Thanks.
Time: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
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How long from flower/bud to fruit?
Time: Sunday, September 09, 2007
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I saw these in Borough Market in London - they look fantastic. Do you know if they would survive as a houseplant in the UK? I doubt you would acheive fruit but they would be a great curio. I assume as a sub-canopy species in the forest they would just about survive our lower light levels?
Time: Thursday, February 14, 2008
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I guess it's too late in the season to get some fresh limes, but do you know if anyone has any frozen? I live in the Northern rivers area. Thanks.
Time: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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Are they available in Adelaide? great, interesting product.
Time: Thursday, April 09, 2009
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can anyone tell me how to grow finger limes from seed.I have a bag of seeds but no idea how to start the growing process!
Time: Monday, June 08, 2009