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Makrut Lime growing guide

Citrus grown mainly for highly aromatic leaves used in Southeast Asian cooking. Fruit rind is also useful.

Makrut Lime
Wikimedia Commons · Forest and Kim Starr · CC BY 3.0 us
14-30 daysGermination
365-1095 daysHarvest
200 cmSpacing
VariesSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
3 cm/weekWater
6-7pH

Planting calendar by climate

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ClimateSowTransplant / PlantHarvest
TropicalNot suitableJan - DecJan - Dec
SubtropicalNot suitableMar - SepApr - Oct
MediterraneanNot suitableMar - MayMay - Nov
TemperateJan - DecMay - JunJun - Dec
CoolJan - DecMay - JunJun - Dec
AridNot suitableMar - MayMay - Nov

Good companions

Thai Basil, Lemongrass, Chilli Pepper

Avoid near

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Growing note

Harvest leaves lightly once established. Protect from frost and strong wind.

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