Limequat

(lime·quat | \ ˈlīm-ˌkwät \)

	When to Plant:
	Spring

	Harvest:
	November through March

	Light Requirements:
	Full Sun

	Plant Height:
	10-15'

	Hardiness Zones:
	Grow as Perennial in zones 9-11. Grow as Annual elsewhere. Find Your Zone

	Planting Depth:
	Deep enough so that the crown is even with the ground level.

	Plant Spacing:
	3-5'

	Plant Type:
	Bare Root

About

Limequats are a cross between a Mexican Key Lime and a Kumquat. Limequats are prolific bearers of small, yellow, oblong fruit. The fruit is usually picked green, then ripens to yellow. Limequats taste similar to a lime, but with a more bitter flavor. Limequats are more cold tolerant than lime trees, but a little less so than most kumquats.

Highlights

Grow your own fresh fruit!
Easy to grow and Non GMO
Lovely in the landscape
Great for containers
Prolific fruiting

Planting Care & Instructions

To plant: Find a full sun location that receives 6+ hours of direct sun per day. Dig a hole slightly larger than the spread of the plant's root system. Place the plant in the center of the hole. Spread out the roots and back fill with soil. Firm the soil around the roots as you back fill. Water thoroughly at planting and as needed during the growth process. Add 2-3" of mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilize every 4 months with citrus fertilizer. Contact your local county extension agent for diagnosis of suspected disease or other issues.

Growing Tips

Citrus is a sub-tropical plant. Most varieties are not cold tolerant. May survive 28ºF for several hours, but not for extended duration. Typically will not survive outdoors in USDA zone 7 and lower (north). Best left in mobile container to protect against the elements. Plant may be left outdoors year-round in USDA zones 8 and higher (south). Protect during extreme cold periods. Water thoroughly, allowing soil to dry between watering. Does not tolerate standing water. Needs sunlight year-round.

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