Germination of
Citrus aurantiifolia
Key Lime: Mexican Lime, West Indian Lime, Citrus aurantiifolia
Citrus aurantiifolia (Key Lime): To germinate Key Lime seeds, start by soaking them in warm water for 24-48 hours. After soaking, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix, covering them with 1-2 inches of soil. Keep the soil moist and the container in a warm, bright location. Germination should occur in 2-3 weeks.
Some of plants may have very have specific germination requirements that may not be covered in these general instructions.
Many seeds require pre-treatment before sowing which we try to list here when we can, but this information may not be present here. Germination times and germination temperatures are to be a guide only. Many factors can DRASTICALLY affect this.
It's always a good idea to research the specific germination requirements from multiple sources for each plant before attempting to grow them from seed.