Is Tahitian lime the best for WA (forum)

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Due to my recent growing interest in cooking exotic dishes ( thanks Masterchef) & the enjoyment of a certain Mexican beer very occasionally, wink wink, I am considering planting a lime tree to keep my Kaffir lime company. Would Tahitian be the one to go for in Bunbury area, WA?

Time: 24th June 2010 10:58pm

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hi says...
Tahitian Limes do well in melbourne, Mines still growing in winter, so I can't see why it wouldn't do even better in warmer WA.

Time: 25th June 2010 2:33pm

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Julie says...
My Tahitian lime produces kilos of fruit in the hills outside Perth. (Fruiting now) But a key lime did well too, I just didn't especially like it.

So either will grow for you.



Time: 25th June 2010 5:42pm

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amanda says...
hi snottiegobble - I have both as well. But my tahitian lime hasn't done well here (maybe too hot or too windy?) My key lime (grafted) is a machine! I had too many fruit this season so they were quite small - this time I will thin.

I agree with Julie - both should do well. So - it gets down to which one is gunna taste better with your beer hey???

Time: 26th June 2010 10:54am

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Rev says...
Seeing as you're in Bunbury you might want to make sure you get the right rootstock for coastal conditions.
Better to visit a real nursery with real nursery specialists than buy from any large retail chains

Time: 26th June 2010 1:12pm

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snottiegobble says...
Thanks everyone, & youre dead right Rev. I always buy from my local nursery in Capel when possible. Friendly service & advice is worth the few extra $$ isnt it.
BTW The Frogsong Pottery & Gardens has just sourced a huge selection of organic vegies & fruit & will be selling & even delivering from next week.
Am I a friend ?? Why of course!!
Here is her email:karen.frogsong@bigpond.com

Time: 26th June 2010 4:59pm

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