Kaffir Lime Seeds

 A friend of mine gave me a couple of Kaffir Limes in order for me to attempt
to grow a tree from seed.  I did an internet search on Kaffir Lime Seed
Propogation and I didn't learn a heck of a lot of information.  I'm in Zone
10 (I believe) in the Tampa Bay area so they should do okay, that way.  But
what is the best way to start these?  Do I soak the seeds?  If so, for how
long?

Anyone have experience with these?

kili

 
On a whim, I split open a Kaffir Lime and scatterd the seed in potting sol
several years ago.   Many seeds germinated and I had about 10 plants.  Most of
which are still going, potted and moving in and out of doors in Northern WI and
Central Iowa.


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Nartker

 

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Good news!  Next question, have they ever given you fruit?

kili

 On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:07:55 GMT, "kilikini"


(1) split the limes from pole to pole to extract the seeds.  This
results in fewer seeds cut in half.  You will likely get 25+ seeds.
They are seedy little devils
(2) plant as soon as you can.  Fresh seed is far more likely to
germinate than old seed.
(3) just about any potting soil, 1/4-1/2 in deep, kept moist and warm
will, in my experience give upwards of 75% germination.
(4) You can probably grow them just fine in the ground where you are.
They have survived 25deg F. with only 5in or so of tip burn here.
(5) My oldest seed-grown plant is about 8 years old.  It has never
bloomed.  It is in a container, though.  Not a great loss as the
leaves are the primary part used in cooking.  (Yes the zest is nice,
too)

Good luck.

 

attempt

Thank you so much for your help.  Now that I know the details, I'll get some
soil today to start planting.  I can't wait!

kili