Q: I see prices for finger lime fruit are skyrocketing! Why is this happening when, I believe, they are a native tree?
Cathy G., Orange, NSW
A: Like all citrus, the Aussie Finger lime needs stable climatic conditions, regular watering, rich soil and regular feeding. Any variations will alter fruit production.The CSIRO and commercial nurseries are cross-breeding cumquats with finger limes and other selections, resulting in bigger fruit with variable flavours and hopefully, fewer spines. Demand is growing for Finger limes, especially from high-end restaurants. You can grow a finger lime in a half-barrel container.
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