Looking for something unusual?. Maybe you're into the sweet and sour stuff..Well, try a limequat!!!. You get get best of both worlds. Edible skin with the taste of a lime. If you like lemonade, you will love limequatade!!!. Easy to grow and there is no reason why you're not already growing one.

Limequat Growing Tips

Best time to plant: Anytime night temperatures are at least 50F and expected to rise in the next month or so. This is going to be mid to late spring for most people.

Sun: Full sun anywhere in the U.S. It doesn't grow well in the shade.

Winter: Will tolerate temperatures in the low 20f's no problem. If your ground freezes in the winter, you may need to grow this in a pot.

Growth structure: This is naturally a shrub. It can grow up to 8-15ft.

Fruiting: This tree flowers in the spring and fruits ripen late in the year, beginning of next year. Self-pollinating, you only need 1 tree to get fruit.

Watering: In containers, water when 50% dry. In ground, let soil dry about 6-12" and water. Follow that rule its first year in ground. As your tree gets older, you will need to deep water. Do not keep wet.

Fertilization: In containers, any slow release fertilizer will work. In ground, compost and mulch is all you will ever need. No special fertilizers needed.

Container Grown: This plant does well in a container with proper maintenance.

Personal Growing Tip: Once you plant this tree in ground, no top growth is normal until the tree roots in ground. The rooting process can take 1 year+ depending on your local night temperatures. Hot=It Grows faster, Cold=It grows slower.