How To Grow A LIME Tree

Question

I see numerous articles on how to grow a lemon tree, but never one on a lime tree. I really want to grow one of them. Also I’d like to grow cucamelons too ( the ones that are not spiky)….any help there? I live in southern Delaware, where the temp is pretty mild.

Answer 1

Ocean View is in USDA hardiness zones 7b to 8a. It is not warm enough to keep a lime tree outside during the winter, but you can grow it in a container during the summer and move it inside for the winter. Here is how:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/potted-lime-trees.htm

Here is some info about cucamelons:

https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/2022/09/19/having-an-off-year-in-the-vegetable-garden-highlights-and-lowlights/

https://extension.psu.edu/unusual-vegetables-for-the-home-garden

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/mouse-melon-or-mexican-sour-cucumber-melothria-scabra/