Lime tree produces a lot of limes but they are all dry and contain no juicy flesh - Ask Extension
Hello,
I have a small lime tree. I think it is a Persian Lime. I bought at Gerten's. I've had it for 2-3 years and got a ton of fruit this year, but ...
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Lime tree produces a lot of limes but they are all dry and contain no juicy flesh #889735
Asked November 12, 2024, 3:34 PM EST
Hello,
I have a small lime tree. I think it is a Persian Lime. I bought at Gerten's. I've had it for 2-3 years and got a ton of fruit this year, but all the fruit was dried out and rock hard. I bring the plant in during winter season (Sept-May) then bring it outside into full sun for the summer. I do my best to water, but it usually is watered by the rain. It is in a 15" wide x 12" tall pot with well-draining soil. I fertilize a couple times of year with citrus fertilizer. What am I doing wrong!? Thanks in advance!
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
Our summer was probably too hot and too dry to produce good fruit. Uniform water and water whenever the soil is dry is important for good quality fruit.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/dry-lime-fruit-what-causes-dry-limes.htm#:~:text=Dry%20limes%20may%20be%20associated,common%20causes%20of%20dry%20limes.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/dry-lime-fruit-what-causes-dry-limes.htm#:~:text=Dry%20limes%20may%20be%20associated,common%20causes%20of%20dry%20limes.
