When to plant desert lime in Hutton Creek
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to late FebHutton Creek area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to early OctHutton Creek area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Hutton Creek. 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.