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When to plant desert lime in Undalya

  • Plant seedlings: early Apr to early OctUndalya area, Mediterranean
  • Plant seedlings: late Oct to late OctUndalya area, Mediterranean

Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Undalya. 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.

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