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Old 12-30-2010, 09:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: when is limequat ripe?

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Originally Posted by sandy0225 View Post
I have a Eustis limequat tree, more like a plant really, 3 feet tall with several limequats about the size of a golf ball. They are starting to get slightly yellow. Does that mean they are ripe?
The smaller ones are still darker green.
If you want the lime flavor -- pick them green. Otherwise, wait until they are yellow-orange for a distinctive and somewhat sweeter flavor.
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