When to plant makrut lime in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the makrut lime window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June
Sub-tropical zone tip
Brisbane and the northern rivers suit it well in open ground. Feed in late winter and summer and watch for gall wasp.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Makrut Lime is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant makrut lime in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June.
Can you grow makrut lime in Brisbane?
Yes — makrut lime grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Brisbane and the northern rivers suit it well in open ground. Feed in late winter and summer and watch for gall wasp.