Kaffir Lime Tree Plant Citrus Hystrix Live 0.5 Gal

Description: Kaffir Lime Tree Like other lemon lime tree fruits, the optimal time for harvesting Kaffir lime trees can be a bit baffling. Limes are generally harvested while still green for us to get the zest we need and the best taste we are looking for; fully ripe limes’ exterior are yellow, and the juice is bitter.Universally, limes take about 3 to four months until they reach the peak flavor. To know when your green Kaffir lime is ready for harvesting, look for a fruit that has light-green rind and give it a slight squeeze. If it gives a little just like other ripe fruits, you can gently pluck it from the treeand cut it in half. If the juice is sufficient it means the fruits are ready for harvesting. Fruits can be kept in fridge for up to 2 weeks.Kaffir Lime zest and finely chopped rind can be used for making curries and added to soups and stews. Whole Kaffir limes can be used to make “rhum arrange” or “rum with macerated fruit”. It can also be used as a substitute for lemon juice and zest to make desserts, tarts and other pastries; just remember that it has a stronger taste and aroma, and a small amount of it can go a long way.The Kaffir Lime Tree has a distinctive double-lobed, glossy, deep green leaves that look like two leaves joined together and with one growing at the tip of the other. The fruit of this citrus tree is dark green in color and unlike any other fruit with a bumpy rind. The rind and zest can be used for mouth-watering dishes.Citrus hystrix, commonly known as a Kaffir lime tree, makrut lime tree or Mauritius papeda, is a citrus tree native to the tropical Asian countries such as India, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. Its fruit and leaves are popularly used for Asian cuisines and are essentially indispensable especially to Thai dishes.Kaffir lime trees are evergreen trees that reach 5-10 ft in height when fully grown and grows best in USDA growing zones 8-11. Although they can be grown in-ground outdoors, these citrus trees flourish in potted environments in a container with satisfactory drainage.The Kaffir lime tree has a distinctive double-lobed, glossy, deep green leaves that look like two leaves joined together and with one growing at the tip of the other. These leaves are the most used part of the Kaffir lime tree and are typically used for flavoring Asian dishes like soups, curries, salads, fish, and other stir-fried dishes. When you crush the leaves of this fruit tree, fragrant oils that emit an exquisite citrus aroma are released. Young leaves are shredded for salads and mature leaves are cut in smaller pieces or tossed whole to add a lemony-spicy taste to dishes..PaymentPayment accepted through Paypal.Shipping We do not offer local pickup or combines shipping. We do not ship to APO's. We shipping to PO Boxes. We only ship to the lower 48 states and do not ship to Alaska/Hawaii, US Protectorates, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Bermuda, Greenland, Mexico, Saint Pierre and MiquelonReturn We want you to be happy with your purchase. You may return items in its original condition within 30 days. Please to process a return.

Price: 109.95 USD

Location: Vero Beach, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-05T13:03:02.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD