Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Fruit Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Evergreen Citrus Tree (Kaffir Lime)
- Germination Time 2–4 weeks
- Sowing Depth 1–2 cm
- Plant Spacing 2–4 m; one plant per large pot
- Sunlight Full sun to partial shade (6 or more hours of light daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, slightly acidic loam
- Watering Regular watering (let the top soil dry slightly between waterings)
- Ideal Temperature 18–32°C (frost tender; USDA zones 9–11)
- Blooming Time Leaves harvestable after 1–2 years; fruits about 3–5 years from seed
- Suitable For Containers, patios, greenhouses and warm gardens
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container; sow soon for best germination
- Special Care Branches are thorny, so handle with care; feed with citrus fertiliser and bring potted plants in before frost.