Kaffir Lime Tree Plant - Citrus hystrix
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The cornerstone of oriental cooking, wait until you taste the difference between shop bought leaves and those you've picked fresh from your own tree - you won't go back to shop bought!
The Kaffir lime tree - Citrus hystrix - is commonly grown for use in Asian, in particular, Thai cuisine. While this dwarf citrus tree may reach up to 150cms (5 feet tall), it can easily be kept as a small bush for continual cropping of leaves. The Kaffir Lime can be grown outdoors in the summer months, but it is best suited for indoors, although in summer it would benefit from spending time out of doors in a well drained container placed on a patio or deck, but bought back under cover before the first frosts of winter.
The glossy, dark green leaves of the Kaffir lime tree are quite distinctive. Kaffir lime leaves look like two leaves joined together, as one appears to grow from the tip of the other. Kaffir lime leaves are most often used as an essential ingredient for flavouring many Asian dishes such as soups, curries and fish.
They can be used fresh off the tree or from dried leaves. Kaffir lime leaves can also be frozen to retain their freshness. Picking the leaves every few weeks may help encourage growth. Crushing Kaffir lime leaves will release their fragrant oils, which emit an intense citrus aroma. Mature plants may also produce fruit.
Strong bushy plants supplied in approx 1-2 litre containers.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
There are thousands of different plant species that can be consumed, and our extensive range is no exception. We have conveniently listed a large number of edible plants here. Additionally, we have compiled several articles and handy recipes for some of the plants you are less likely to find in supermarkets.
We always recommend conducting your own research before consuming any plant to understand the various ways different varieties can be prepared and consumed. Be mindful of potential allergies when trying anything new and ensure it is suitable for all who may be consuming it.
Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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