Limes Turning Yellow

We have a lime tree but all the limes are turning yellow and falling off. The leaves are green and healthy. Why would this happen?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 09/28/2011 @ 6:06 am

They are falling off because they are over ripe. Limes are harvested unripe (that is why they are green) but turn yellow when ripe. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-harvest-time-when-to-pick-a-lime-from-a-tree.htm ^[1]

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