2023-07-22 08:30:00
>LA NACION>Garden Magazine July 22, 202303:30
Las pyramid They are increasingly sought after in our country because they provide a unique flavor to drinks and dishes, in many cases displacing the classic lemon.
The origin of the lima It is found in Southeast Asia, specifically in Persia and Malaysia. From these countries its cultivation spread to all regions with tropical or subtropical climates on the planet, it reached Europe through the Crusades in the 11th and 12th centuries.
Limes do not tolerate frost, so this can be a problem especially during the first years of the plantPixabay
Las pyramid They consist of two clearly differentiated areas, a firm, thin and smooth shell, and an interior endocarp, made up of several segments brimming with pulp and juice that do not usually contain seeds.
The lima It is also known as Galician lime, ‘Limón subtle’, Colima lemon, Peruvian lemon or green lemon.
The lime was gaining prominence in Argentine gastronomy and is also the distinctive touch in many drinksFreepik
Las pyramid Fresh, they can be kept at room temperature for up to a week. To keep them longer, they should be stored in a plastic bag or in a container in the crisper drawer of the fridge, where they can last for several weeks.
Like other citrus fruits, the lime tree has an interesting spring flowering that brings not only beauty to orchards and gardens, but also the unmistakable aroma of orange blossoms.
How is it grown?
If the tree is grafted, we will obtain the first orange blossoms and subsequent fruits after two yearsPixabay
How long does it take to bear fruit?
“If the tree is grafted, in the second year it already begins to bear some fruit and to the extent that it has its general care, it will increase year by year,” says Juan Buela, @frutalorganico.
Juan Buela underlines special care so as not to fail in the crop: “It would have to be covered for the first two years with anti-frost cloth in the winter. It is quite sensitive to extreme cold, so it does not walk in open areas with cold winters.
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