When to plant makrut lime in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the makrut lime window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – April, October – November
Harvest
December – February, May, September
Temperate zone tip
Plant in spring in a warm sheltered sunny spot. A north-facing wall helps in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June. Makrut Lime is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant makrut lime in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – April, October – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, May, September.
Can you grow makrut lime in Adelaide?
Yes — makrut lime grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Plant in spring in a warm sheltered sunny spot. A north-facing wall helps in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide.