How do people grow lemons and limes out of season?
Lemons and limes can be grown out of season by following the Verdelli system developed in Italy. This system means withholding water from the tree until you want it to flower. At that time, you water and fertilise with urea. This system is not practical in the wetter coastal areas of Queensland because the rainfall is unpredictable and is likely to come when you don’t want it. In these areas, the best system is to use the Meyer variety, which can be harvested in November, December and January.
