Citrus — Tahitian
Citrus latifolai 'Tahitian'
Tahitian Lime - Citrus latifolai 'Tahitian'
A popular variety of lime which produces seedless and juicy fruit. It is a thornless tree which bears fruit in most conditions making it very popular with growers.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Jan - July starting from warmer areas then later in cooler areas.
Fruit size: Large 5-7cm long, 4-6cm in diameter.
Fruit shape: Oval, round at the base with a brief nipple.
Skin: Green at time of ripening, pale lemon/yellow at maturity. Smooth and tight skin.
Flesh colour: Greenish yellow.
Texture: Seedless.
Flavour: Distinct flavour with moderate to high acidity level, very juicy.
Storage: Can store 6-8 weeks in coldstore.
Storage period: Not suitable for long cold storage.
Yield: Good.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Growth rate: Grows continuously throughout the year.
Height: 3m approximately.
Width: 3m approximately.
Growing conditions: Reasonable frost tolerant but should be left until Spring to be planted in cold areas.
Disease: Possible mite infestation.
Cultivation notes: Good drainage is essential.
Harvest notes: Fruit for fresh fruit market should be hand picked. Processing fruit can be allowed to fall from the tree and harvested from the ground.
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NOTE: This product is available to Commercial Grower customers only. All sales subject to Olea Nurseries' standard Terms and Conditions.