? Key lime & frost

Discussion in 'Citrus' started by LPN, Oct 31, 2006.

  1. LPN

    LPN Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    My key lime has been exposed to 2 nights of frost. First night 31f (0.5c) and last night at 29.5f (-1.3c). It seems unfazed although I understand these aren't likely to take too much more of a drop in temperature. Am I pushing my luck? What's the point where I sould be concerned?

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  2. Gregn

    Gregn Active Member 10 Years

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    It is my understanding that true key limes will not take much, if any frost. Does your plant have any fruit? I dont have a Key lime, - are those the small limes about 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter? I think you may have been lucky - so far! All my outdoor citrus looks ok as well :)

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  3. LPN

    LPN Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Ya, that's the one with the golf ball sized limes. No fruit yet. This looks mint dispite the cool temps. I think I'll re-locate it if we get cold temps like this again.

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