{"product_id":"tahitian-lime-tree","title":"Tahitian Lime Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tahitian Lime tree is widely known as the Persian Lime. Tahitian lime it is a beautiful quick growing tree with deep green foliage. The flavourful limes are juicy, thin skinned and seedless.  Upon ripening Tahitian limes turn from green to pale yellow\/green. Tahitian limes thrive in warm regions. They are relatively easy to care for and are well-suited to both container and garden culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tahitian lime tree, is a hybrid of the key lime (Citrus x aurantifolia) and the lemon (Citrus limon) and is thought to have originated in Persia. Tahitian limes are widely cultivated in warmer regions of the world and are a major source of limes for both commercial and home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus latifolia (Rutaceae)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 - 4 metres. The Tahitian lime is a moderately vigorous, thornless, tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves of the Tahitian lime tree are small, glossy, and a deep green colour. The flowers of the Tahitian lime tree are fragrant, white, and are produced in clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimes, like other citrus trees need full sun and good soil drainage. In heavy soils that are slow to drain, trees should be planted on slight mounds with a good compost mixture and freely draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLime trees cannot tolerate cold temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flesh of the Tahitian lime is juicy and acidic, with a slightly sweet flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril - July. Tahitian limes are fully ripe when the peel becomes a lighter green and a smooth surface. Unripe fruit are dark green with a course peel. Overripe fruit are yellow and lose flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTahitian limes are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a popular ingredient in Mexican and Southeast Asian cuisine. The limes can be eaten fresh, juiced, or used in cooking. They be used in\/with drinks, curries, cakes, desserts, fish, chicken, preserves, pickles, and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Citrus Direct","offers":[{"title":"Garden Range","offer_id":47662672347287,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Established Range","offer_id":47662672380055,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Standard Range (5L Pot)","offer_id":47662672412823,"sku":null,"price":109.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tall Standard Range","offer_id":47662672445591,"sku":null,"price":109.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2828\/4311\/files\/citrus-trees-direct-tahitianlime.jpg?v=1776113656","url":"https:\/\/junglestory.co.nz\/hi\/products\/tahitian-lime-tree","provider":"Jungle Story ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}