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When to plant finger lime in Adelaide

Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the finger lime window:

Sow

Transplant

March – April, October – November

Harvest

December – February, May, September

Temperate zone tip

Plant spring in a sheltered warm position in Sydney, Perth or Adelaide. Protect young plants from frost.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June. Finger Lime is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant finger lime in Adelaide?

In Adelaide (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – April, October – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, May, September.

Can you grow finger lime in Adelaide?

Yes — finger lime grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Plant spring in a sheltered warm position in Sydney, Perth or Adelaide. Protect young plants from frost.