Key Limes - Tiki Drinks and Food

Z ZebraTiki Member Enchanted Bay Area, CA Joined: Aug 01, 2004 Posts: 530	Z ZebraTiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 21, 2004 6:28 PM Where are all our Florida members on this one? I've heard from many Floridians that "real" Key limes are only one certain species grown on any of the Florida Key islands. They are supposed to be very small, and unless expertly picked at the perfect time, they are exceptionally sour. Their coloring can be deceptive, as they are ideal when not totally green yet. The best thing that you can smuggle back into California in your car is a small Key Lime tree, started by someone with a thriving garden. My relatives in Burbank have one that is magnificent (the previously mentioned contraband that crossed state lines in a dog carrier). There is some sort of lime e.s.p. you need to select the right ones, but imagine all the fun you'll have tasting your experiments!

Where are all our Florida members on this one?
I've heard from many Floridians that "real" Key limes are only one certain species grown on any of the Florida Key islands. They are supposed to be very small, and unless expertly picked at the perfect time, they are exceptionally sour. Their coloring can be deceptive, as they are ideal when not totally green yet.
The best thing that you can smuggle back into California in your car is a small Key Lime tree, started by someone with a thriving garden. My relatives in Burbank have one that is magnificent (the previously mentioned contraband that crossed state lines in a dog carrier). There is some sort of lime e.s.p. you need to select the right ones, but imagine all the fun you'll have tasting your experiments!

Post #120938 by ZebraTiki on Thu, Oct 21, 2004 6:28 PM