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Faustrime (Microcitrus australasica x Eustis Limequat)

DESCRIPTION
Faustrime (Microcitrus australasica x Eustis Limequat) is a particular hybrid, very similar to a Finger Lime, also called “Caviar Lime”.
Why? Because of the particular high quality vesicles in the pulp

ORIGIN

This hybrid comes from Australia, but has been hybridized in Europe, to be higher in quality and size.

PLANT

-Tree features: Tree is so compact in shape, and extremely thorny, it’s impenetrable.
-Leaves: Leaves are bright green in colour, lanceolate to round in shape, and aromatic in flavour.

FRUIT

-Shape: Fruit is a medium big “Fingerlime” in size and shape.
-Flavour: Skin is so aromatic, intense in aroma. If you try this amazing fruit, you can taste a lime flavour, and then it comes a particular pepper aftertaste.
-Colour: Skin is usually green at first, then it becomes yellow, just like a limequat.
Pulp is somewhat green-white

SEASON OF RIPENESS

Season of ripeness: Faustrime is a 4 season variety, it basically produces every season of the year.
It usually starts to bloom during Spring time, then it continues during Summer and Autumn.

HOW TO USE IT

-In the Kitchen: Chefs love it!
Fruit can be squeezed on raw fish, oysters, and other different recipes.
For its particular lime-pepper taste, it’s been highly used in the fine dining.
-Ornamental: It’s  a nice looking ornamental variety for its fruiting tendency.

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.

If you’d like to find out about how to maintain citrus, you can follow us on YouTube

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Important Information Before Purchasing
  • Shipping times
    Orders are processed and handled directly by us.
    During the high season (February–June), due to high demand, shipping might require between 7 and 15 business days from the order confirmation; in some cases, a few additional business days might be needed.
    However, we would always strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.
    If you have special requirements or need specific shipping times, we invite you to contact us: together we would find the best solution to meet your needs.

  • Possible variations in shape and size
    Plants may differ from the descriptions shown on the product pages.

  • Care and cultivation practices
    We personally carry out sowing, grafting, cutting, pruning, and repotting every year.
    Each plant is a living being that grows in its own way and time, influenced by many factors.

  • Seasonal variations
    The characteristics shown on the website may vary depending on the season and the plant’s growth stage.

Thank you for your understanding and trust!

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