Lemons and limes?

[TommyMac]

Anyone have an idea why there is such a disparity in the prices of lemons and limes? You'd think they would be pretty close to each other wouldn't you? Doesn't really matter that much since they're both still relatively inexpensive compared to a lot of things, but it is kinda funny.

 

[bayoutider]

Anyone have an idea why there is such a disparity in the prices of lemons and limes? You'd think they would be pretty close to each other wouldn't you? Doesn't really matter that much since they're both still relatively inexpensive compared to a lot of things, but it is kinda funny.

Tommy you've stumped me with this one. I buy very few lemons and limes since I have both trees that I can pick from. I do recall there are different sizes of lemons and limes. I used to find the smaller sizes for sale at 10 or 12 for a buck while the larger fruits would cost $.79 each. I don't find much difference in the taste according to size and unless I just needed the larger size for presentation I would buy quantity over size.

I think anyone living in growing zones 8, 9 or higher are missing out on a fantastic patio tree. Lemon trees do great in a container. Lime trees seem to do better in the ground. Honey made from bees collecting pollen from lemon trees is especially good.

 

[Dr. Van Nostran]

Another couple of questions. Why do lemons have seeds and limes don't? Does this mean the lime is some sort of hybrid? Hmm!

 

[TideRollsInVa]

I'm growing limes for the first time this summer. Purchased a plant that was already in bloom and it's been a delight. I picked the 2nd one Sunday, there are a good 2 dozen the size of a golf ball and larger, the 2 I picked were larger than what I can find in stores. There are another dozen or so tiny ones, so I've decided I'll keep count of the production. Does the lime produce more fruit per bush that the lemon? Could that be the reason lemons cost more than limes?

In the zone I live in I'll need to winter it in the house and from what I understand that can be done. Just not sure if the baby limes will continue to mature. Interestingly, these potted limes are on a host plant called a Flying Dragon that now has a shoot running up in the center of the lime bush. A wicked plant, kind of in a corkscrew fashion with threatening thorns.

We are drinking more and more Corona.

 

[TideRollsInVa]

Another couple of questions. Why do lemons have seeds and limes don't? Does this mean the lime is some sort of hybrid? Hmm!

Interestingly, these potted limes are on a host plant called a Flying Dragon that now has a shoot running up in the center of the lime bush. A wicked plant, kind of in a corkscrew fashion with threatening thorns.

May better explain your question Dr. The lemon bush I looked at was not on a host.

 

[bayoutider]

Our lime trees are much, much bigger than the lemon trees and do produce more fruit. There is no way we could fit the lime tree in the house. One thing I learned is lemons and limes don't continue to ripen after they are picked.

 

[TommyMac]

My Dad had a Myers lemon tree, actually it was more of a bush, only about 6 feet tall but wider than that. It was very prolific, it produced lots and lots of fruit about the size of a woman's fist. Thin skinned and extremely juicy, it usually only took one to make a lemon pie.