Persian Lime Tree (Limón Persa)

About the Persian Lime Tree (Limón Persa)

The Persian lime is the big, glossy green lime you find in every Mexican market: thin-skinned, very juicy and usually seedless, with a clean, bright acidity that suits tacos, ceviche, aguas frescas and cocktails. The tree is vigorous, nearly thornless and generous, cropping in flushes through much of the year with a heavy peak in the rainy season. It copes with heat, humidity and a little cold better than the small Mexican lime, so it does well from the coasts of Veracruz and Yucatán to frost-free valleys inland. Grown on our farms and shipped by DHL.

How to Care for It

Plant in full sun in deep, well-drained soil; citrus hates waterlogged roots, so raise the bed on heavy clay. Water deeply once or twice a week in the dry season and let the topsoil dry between waterings. Feed with a citrus fertiliser with micronutrients (zinc, iron, magnesium) three times a year, mulch without touching the trunk, and remove shoots that sprout below the main branches.

Fresh limes for every taco and juice from your own tree. Persian, Colima and criollo limes, Valencia and navel oranges, five mandarins, grapefruit, pomelo and Yucatán's own lima de chiche, grown on our farms and shipped by DHL to most of Mexico.

Growing Profile

Botanical name

Citrus × latifolia

Family

Rutaceae

Native to

A lime hybrid of Southeast Asian ancestry (Mexican lime × lemon); Mexico is now one of its leading growers

Mature height

3–6 m

Plant spacing

5 m

Years to first fruit

2–3 years

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Cold tolerance

down to -1 °C

Best climates

Humid tropics, Dry tropics, Subtropical, Mild highlands

Grows in a pot

Yes

Ships from

Our farms in Yucatán & Chiapas