5 Tips How to Grow a Ton of Limes on One Tree - Totally Organic!

If you would like to know how to get a massive harvest of limes from the one tree then this is the video to watch! I give my 5 top tips on how to increase lime production. Let's get into it!
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Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in SE Queensland Australia about 45kms north of Brisbane - the climate is subtropical (similar to Florida). I started SSM in 2011 as a blog website project where I document and write about backyard food growing, self-sufficiency, and urban farming in general. I love sharing my foodie and DIY adventures online so come along with me and let's get into it! Cheers, Mark :)

[@kathyblackshear3354]

We use limes when making guacamole, chicken tortilla soup, Mexican street tacos, Margaritas, limeade, cucumber/lime detox drink. I put it in my mango cucumber salsa, and even though my husband’s favorite dessert is key lime pie, I use whatever limes I have. Chili lime chicken, cilantro lime shrimp, lime pound cake, cilantro lime rice. You can make a compound butter using lime and herbs and put it on corn or other foods such as fish. Creamy margarita popsicles are also good. I use limes in place of lemons quite often. So anything that you make that might ask for a squeeze of lemon, try lime instead. The best thing you can do with extra limes is give them to your friends and neighbors! Enjoy!

[@inderwink]

These top 5 videos are great. And they have real staying power. I’m watching this almost a year after posting and it was still “fresh!”

[@mikepedersen9520]

3 years for me

[@infinitysteppingstone331]

His info's great.

[@robertmooking6474]

Just bought a house and I am looking forward to gardening again, a major frustration in my present apartment life. The first thing I am going to plant is a lime tree in a large pot. Thank you for your helpful tips in this excellent video. Will keep you informed about how this works out. You are a natural teacher.

[@themizefamily7429]

I know how you feel we are looking for that as well!!! Congratulations on your new homestead life Boog

[@DragonflyArtz1]

One great thing to do with too many lemons or limes is slice them into wheels lay them out onto parchment paper on a large baking tray and freeze them. then they won't stick together and can be kept in a large freezer bag. Use them in drinks instead or with ice. You can freeze the juice after boiling it with sugar water for margaritas. (not that I would ever do that) ;) You can also freeze the juice directly in an ice cube tray then add it to anything melt it in salsa, add it to salad dressings, have it on fish or with mayo and some of those artichokes! Mmmmm! Very refreshing to have a frozen lime in just an ordinary glass of water. Good for you too! Enjoy your bountiful harvest!

[@progressforward]

cool tip

[@joseortiz5965]

Awesome idea. Have to pass that on to a friend. Ty

[@e.1220]

@Kason Christian Is it safe?

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Great ideas, simple, do-able, delicious ideas!

[@libbysevicke-jones3160]

I recently planted my own Gin tree 🍹😜- good tips

[@elvispresley2695]

Thank you for stressing not using chemicals/pesticides in the garden! Love you show - such a pleasure to watch and very informative. Thanks again!

[@timdarmetko4039]

agreed :)

[@ArdathBukiyanawasawasa-gl6yk]

I am so happy I stumbled across this video. My husband and I have just started a lime orchard, I am happy with our climate (tropics) I learnt a lot from this video…we started with 80 plants

[@farouqhannibal1916]

Good to know that there are still ppl like you in this world. thanks for the tips.

[@peterhares5312]

Mate whenever I look for tips on growing. You are top of the list. Thanks for all the good stuff

[@simoncole4]

Even tho I can't grow the subject of this video, as always I live in Sylvania Ohio and cannot grow tropical plants, I learned a lot in this video. I am really glad I found your channel because ever since, my garden has been healthier and just generally better.

[@mtate02]

Cocktails mate, lime goes awesome in cocktails! 🍸🍹

[@vicdeeble]

I live just north of Sydney, Australia and have grown limes for many years. They can be used as a substitute for lemons, can be frozen in ice cube trays, for later use or what I do with the bulk of mine is to make lime marmalade. Great for breakfast.

[@jeremysipes945]

You have the most relatable videos. Thank you for all your help!!

[@samanthasunderland526]

I just bought a lime tree I’m really excited about. Thank you for the thorough explanation!

[@katieperez5564]

I aspire to be a great gardener like u one day. Thank u so much for these awesome videos!

[@dontakami]

Love this dude. His videos are so helful and he's so happy it rubs off☺

[@alanthuys5954]

great tips and keeping it simple and real for amature gardners like myself ,well done mate

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Alan cheers mate :)

[@cactuswren9771]

Like the Central Americans, I put lime juice in all kinds of soups and stews, even split pea soup. YUMMY!! Also, dipping fruit slices in lime juice first that you plan to preserve by drying, like apples and apricots for example, stops oxidation color changes (browning) and adds wonderful "secret" flavor to the finished product. :))

[@toursagada]

Love your videos... straight up, witty and understandable

[@tcanderson1313]

I really appreciate all this great information and advice. Thanks!

[@infinitysteppingstone331]

Yup.

[@peggyhunt5730]

I just love your videos. I live in the Virgin Islands so the tropical aspect is great for me. I’m trying to turn my property into a small farm and you are helping me so much. Thanks!!

[@infinitysteppingstone331]

Same

[@Annie65H]

Hello Mark! Everything looks fabulous! Lime infused water when it is hot is always refreshing!! I love the hubby to wear lime scented aftershave in the Summer. I bought Royal Lyme aftershave (from Bermuda) for him years ago. And if I remember correctly the making of it came about because the cane workers would have buckets of water with lime slices to drink for their thirst - but they would also splash it on as well. I don't have any recipe for it - but I bet you could find ways to use limes in homemade toiletries, etc. Enjoy your wonderful harvest from all the hard work you do! And I bet it also smells great too!

[@wisherwatch]

You really seem to have a lot of experience. Thanks for the videos.

[@1babysun]

Great videos ...you are one of my favorite horticulturalist. ..Everyone should be tuning in to your channel...Thank you for all the jewels you have shared with the world..much needed info at this time..Blessings

[@marystarner3839]

I love the way you teach how to take care of our garden love your videos going to try growing a lemon tree in a pot thank you for your information 🍋🍅🥕🥬🥒🥔

[@zeroos23ve]

Hello from Tampa FL!!! Just started growing my own lil lime tree, you gave me so many ideas! CheerS! P.S - Make your own Margarita/Sour mix for cocktails with limes, agave and some spices. cant beat it !

[@infinitysteppingstone331]

Great info. A buddy of mine successfully grows fruit trees from seed. He gave me one if his lime trees but I haven't been able to get it to fruit yet. I appreciate you posting this.

[@themizefamily7429]

I'm trying this as well. Spouting first in Ziploc bags wrapped in wet napkins inside the bags put in warm place

[@TheAlbiCollier]

Love that lime rhyme haha made me lol really loud!

[@cindygraham3068]

I love your video and your farm! Currently I'm growing key limes in a container and live in a condo in Virginia. Thank you for your insight!!

[@rustedoakhomestead]

Great stuff like always Mark

[@provakundu7750]

Rusted Oak Homestead h

[@francescamocerithibert2937]

Thanks for the video very good you teach me a lot of the citrus🌺

[@shelleysansom8584]

Great video Mark TFS

[@michelleconnell1482]

Candied limes are also great, in cold water in summer for drinking, make a punch, use rind and juice in yoghurt; in cream and cream cheese as icing on muffins and cakes... lime juice ice cubes or homemade ice cream. I love limes and I'm expecting my first harvest soon! Very excited. Thanks for all your practical ideas and your great vlogging..😎

[@mariaelisacolendres3584]

Thanks mate for your amazing tips and videos!

[@desgoulding7154]

Very GOOD VIDEO MATE MANY THANKS FOR SHARING FRIEND

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Des! :)

[@chaosgoat40k]

This video made me happy and makes me want to live a life like yours

[@coolskool1.061]

Thanks Mate, this was very helpful 👍🏻

[@Soadfan-xv6yf]

Excellent vid brah very helpful. thank you so much for this. very appreciated.

[@av6701]

I use limes every day … so thanks for the tips! …. I squeeze a lime into everything savoury thing I cook as a substitute for salt … I drink lime juice in drinking water, great for keeping up the alkaline tummy 👍… I couldn’t live without limes … love your tree and love your channel … thanks 😊

[@CrossPatchDi]

Your videos are so informative. Thanks.

[@stevecary7435]

sensational thanks, we love lime soy and fish sauce with some brown sugar chilli and vinegar to taste, sear beef then slice fine, add to vegies and toss with marinade mmm

[@soulcandyalmadulce5885]

absolutely fantastic and much appreciated.

[@FixMyBleep]

Great information, thanks for doing this video!

[@katd114]

Great video! Thanks for sharing the info!

[@ashcash111296]

Wonderful and informative video. Keep up the good work.

[@MrMonland]

Awesome work, Love your video.

[@kajolacharya2957]

very informative ideas about lime grow👍👍👍Thank you❤❤

[@jenniferprescott8655]

Excellent vid..thank you so much for all you do.. beautiful place you have, your grows are amazing..and yes I am taking notes and will reference as I go. Also sometimes envy your tropicical weather..but love my No. Cal mountains

[@chantelles3641]

I love how proud you are of your basket in the beginning :-)

[@infinitysteppingstone331]

LOL!

[@kathrynxu4874]

Thank you! Love your generous tips unlike those not so helpful generic videos.

[@user-wc5dw4kf6h]

Appreciate your content and delivery. Thank you, Citrus grower in Florida USA.

[@offgridsweden]

Great tips on growing lime

[@patdenipitiya5352]

Great tips, thanks for the info...

[@starlightstarbrightlove1457]

Very informative video. Thank you for creating this video. ☺️

[@elishamanning3545]

Another amazing and informative vlog, thank you so much!! Chimichurri for poultry or fish is my favorite way to use all citrus.

[@Selfsufficientme]

I had to Google Chimichurri (never heard of it) it looks delicious! Thank you for letting me about it - it's now in my recipe to do book :)

[@elephantbraindesign]

Thanks mate. Can't wait to grow my own, this video will helps so much. I appreciate all of the videos. Tons of thumbs up. I use limes for my acid needs when cooking. Especially when making tacos and Thai food!! I love how limes and cilantro work so well together in all the variety of life.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thanks Jonathan! Limes and coriander/cilantro is hard to beat mate :)

[@ericaguerra8448]

Thank you for this excellent video.

[@jannettlee243]

My favourite channel for tips on growing things. Thanks. I have a troubled lime tree here in hot Trinidad and I plan to follow your watering leads. Wanted to know what you do with all that produce...and to remind you to say thanks to the Creator Who uses you to make good use of His gifts. Freeze the juice in ice cubes, use as needed.

[@McDowallManor]

Good tips Mark. Cheers mate.

[@smokestackuk]

Only recently discovered your channel... love it! Got a small lime tree recently to put in my greenhouse (here in the non-tropical UK). Looking forward to using the fruits for Moscow Mules and Margaritas!! :-)

[@fremplefishy2028]

I love how your standing inside the tree the entire time

[@dalemarshall9597]

Just put in 3 new citrus, thanks for the tips Mark. I'm going to.... get into it.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Good on ya Dale! 👍🙂

[@nikkicruden9494]

Love your videos. Thank you. Use all of the lime:- Dry the peel (first remove white flesh ) and store in glass jars. Dry peels can be powered and used in hundreds of different ways including lemonade, salts etc. Thick Lime pulp smoothies can be dried out as a fruit roll, full of vitamin C. This also stores well.

[@themizefamily7429]

Zest everything first for cooking that's what I do to make dinners an or pies

[@AntonyHart]

Great tips, thanks.

[@sydneypowell1579]

Good ways to use limes: in Persian meat/veg sauce over rice-BEST nutrition and taste! In Persia to convert limes to dried ‘limon-almonee’-spread bed sheets outside on hot summer days and spread out on top of sheets your limes to dry until brown...keeps for 10-20 years for stews/Persian food!

[@sterlynali6679]

Good helpful videos highly appreciated.

[@robertrivera3863]

Great video with awesome tips. We just started our garden and love limes so a lime tree is in our future plans. Thank you for all you do . New sub here!, cheers!!!!!

[@christiensgarden3325]

Great video... love watching your channel

[@jqpilapil]

thanks a lot for this informative video.

[@kristophersmith6724]

Funny bugger 😂 Love your work Mark

[@scott7948]

Margarita's is the best use of limes. Starting my own trees for to reduce cost for my home bar

[@nabilajahan3196]

very amazing video

[@cindiclapham2962]

Love all your videos.. should have your own tv show

[@50shadesofgreen]

All Hale Sir Mark of limes !! Great 5 tip on growing Limes !! Thanks for sharing

[@suephyland1212]

Lemon, lime marmalade... if you like ginger you can add that too..💖

[@MrHadrian71]

Brilliant! Thanks!

[@gratiankarunaratne9572]

Great advise.!

[@mikepolley5325]

This is a cool show man i like it

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Thanks, I needed this! Leaf rollers are messing with my Key Limes...aka Persian Limes. Also they have some of those yellowing & veined leaves! Now I know what to do. 🤩😀

[@heathermason9584]

Totally sweet!

[@56soleman]

I love seafood ceviche, Good video. Thanks for the info.

[@christiensgarden3325]

Great video

[@timehasbegun5828]

Great video full of great information 💚 Thank you so much

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thank you Mari! :)

[@louel9272]

Great tips! Just found ur channel today and subscribed immediately 😊

[@arizonajo2791]

Thank you. You have such great tips. And make some fish or shrimp ceviche with onion and avocado, yum!

[@kdware12]

I put limes on everything. Fish, soup, guacamole, salads picante, pies, water, juice and of course Margaritas. So I have decided to grow my own.

[@ascenthomestead4703]

Very informative video especially to amateur gardeners like me. . .

[@motorpenny]

I like your videos. Many thkx from the Netherlands.

[@vikasshukla6701]

Super like.... Appreciated whatever you are doing

[@unclej5951]

I know this video has been out a while but I just found you when I got interested in gardening again. Cant grow limes here as it gets way to cold and we get about 6 inches of raina year. One of north americas driest areas. But I can help with tips for what to eat them with :) carne asada tacos! It's beef steak cut thin then sliced into little strips and fried in a skillet. Then throw it in a corn fried tortilla squeeze your lime on top and add your favorite shredded cheese and veg on top mmm. I like mine with a pinch of chopped cilantro (water cress will substitute nicely) and chopped tomato and a bit of your favorite greens. Plain meat cheese and lime with cilantro is also awesome. Add hot sauce to taste. To go with it a chilled corona with a slice of lime jammed in the bottle. This awesome meal originates in mexico but us guys from the southwest usa eat it often. Your videos are great I just subscribed.

[@morganleigh5142]

Fresh lime juice on an avocado with salt and white pepper and sometimes cayenne pepper or paprika! It's one of my favorite snacks!

[@hardayaldawra1458]

Superb.

[@mikebrangstrup5446]

What kind of person gives this a thumbs down?! Great vid!

[@yeyo9404]

This man had inspired me to buy and plant so many trees I like a micro bacteria tablets they help improve the soils bio diversity and in turn keep It disease 🦠 free

[@theheritagehousesc]

Great videos! Thank you for all the info and tips. When i have a lot of lemons, i juice them and bottle them with a small amount of salt to preserve for later. Also top the bottle with an inch of olive oil to prevent oxygen from touching and spoiling the juice. My mother and grandparents taught me this trick.

[@Gina-yy5fe]

Great info!!! Is This is for refrigerated juice or is this for shelf stability???

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Same question as Gena's...should this be refrigerated or just stored in the pantry?

[@preciousedgecombe8140]

Amazing I will strive to get my lime farm as gd as yours sir

[@phatvegan1691]

Well done

[@utaani1]

Thank you for this video. I have enough space in my fence to grow 2 lime trees, 2 lemon trees and maybe 4 coconut trees plus sugar cane as well. But I need to do it now before I move back to my country so that I can just rely on them instead of working for anyone.

[@daisyblue6088]

Your each tip worth priceless

[@irenereg1952]

Awesome.My lemon seeds germinate so I am looking forward to grow fruits on the trees.

[@drpk6514]

Its actually a Persian Lime and developed in Persia (Iran). "Persian limes were first grown on a large scale in Persia (now known as Iran) and southern Iraq.