White Corrugated Limette (Citrus limetta)

DESCRIPTION
White Corrugated Limette (Citrus limetta) is a particular Lime of our collection.

ORIGIN
We still don’t know its origin at the moment.

PLANT

-Tree features: Plant is usually medium in size and vigour, with visible thorns on the branches.
-Leaves: Leaves are bilobate, medium in size and bright green in colour.

FRUIT

-Shape: Fruit is a rough “corrugated” lime, round in shape, sometimes slightly oboval.
-Flavour: Pulp is acid and so refreshing. Skin has a good aroma.
-Colour: Light yellow to yellow-greeny according to the harvesting time.

SEASON OF RIPENESS

Season of ripeness: White corrugated Limette is a 4 season variety. It can produce fruits every season.
It usually starts to bloom during Spring, but also Summer and Autumn sometimes.

HOW TO USE IT

-In the Kitchen: As a intense lime, it can be zested or squeezed on your dishes, according to your needs.
Great in combination with fish and meat, or to make delicious cakes.
-Ornamental: it’s a nice looking ornamental plant.

COLD RESISTENCE

According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -6°C.

This variety needs to be maintained like a normal Lemon.

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