When to plant lime tree in Hobart
Hobart sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Hobart's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lime tree window:
Sow
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Transplant
March
Harvest
November – February
Cool temperate zone tip
Grow limes in a moveable pot in Melbourne and shelter them through winter, frost is the limiting factor.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April. Lime Tree is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant lime tree in Hobart?
In Hobart (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March. Harvest typically runs November – February.
Can you grow lime tree in Hobart?
Yes — lime tree grows well around Hobart when planted in its window. Grow limes in a moveable pot in Melbourne and shelter them through winter, frost is the limiting factor.