When to plant desert lime in Forbes
- Plant seedlings: late Jan to late FebForbes area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Apr to mid NovForbes area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Forbes. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A very hardy native citrus from inland Australia that copes with Adelaide's heat, drought and frost. Its small, tangy fruit is great for marmalade, sauces and drinks. Plants grown from seed are slow and very thorny; grafted plants fruit sooner.