ក្រូចសើច, Makrut lime (Citrus Hystrix) 25°F

ក្រូចសើច, Makrut Lime (Citrus Hystrix) is different than your regular lime. Kaffir Limes is one of the most sought after culinary herb in Khmer cooking. It's one of three basic must have herbs. It's like the Holy Trinity of the American Southern cooking, but in the Khmers version. Its aromatic zest and leave is harvested for Khmer cooking. 
  • A native to Cambodia.   
  • A perennial in a tropical and subtropical climate. It's frost sensitive. Here in USDA zone 9a it's cold hardy 25°F.
  • In cold wet regions, It can be winterize indoor where temperature drop be below 30°F. But I kept mine outdoors with only overhead protection in USDA zone 9a. 
  • No need for water but keep soil semi damp in the winter months during dormant period. 
  • Likes full sun. Need well drained soil. 
  • There are three distinctive features that set Kaffir Lime apart from the rest of the citrus variety. A double jointed leaf, a Warts outer surface of fruits, and its gnarly thorns. 
  • Home remedy,  mixed 1 Tbsp. epsom salts, 1Qt water. Feed 3 times a month.
  • https://www.gardenguides.com/69372-bark-diseases-orange-trees.html
  • http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/C107/m107bpleaftwigdis.html
  • https://www2.ipm.ucanr.edu/agriculture/citrus/asian-citrus-psyllid/
កូនក្រូចសើច ក្លិនឈ្ងុយ





Container planting,  water as needed to keep the soil moist but not wet. Top soil surface  should be dry out between waterings. For the coverall healthy plant, mix  one part potting soil, one part compost, and one part perlite or vermiculite.

Curling means soil is dry. Discolored leaves  means the plant is overwatered. 6-8 hours of direct sunlight is recommended.
Fertilize quarterly.
6 months on average to have ripened fruits.
https://www.gardenguides.com/69372-bark-diseases-orange-trees.html

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