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Persian lime Cultivation
Aug
Persian limes or Tahiti limes by the name scientifically called Citrus latifolia is triploid cross between key lime (Citrus aurantifolia) and lemon (Citrus limon). this lime is tropical and humid subtropical regions plant.
Growth of this lime is at -1 to 42°C. It is cultured in large scale in southern Iran and is one of the most common commercial varieties. The age of Persian lime tree is about 10 to12 years old and they can grow up to 4.5 to 6 meters in height, they have less thorn compared to other types.
this product is resistant to the witches’ broom disease of lime. Our greenhouse trees can bear about 50kg fruit every year.
Persian lime anti-disease:
– Because of its antioxidants and flavonoids, Persian lime can prevent diseases caused by free radicals, including cancer.
Consumption of one lime can provide about 32% of vitamin c that is daily needed. Because vitamin c plays an important role in reducing cardiovascular disease, its consumption is directly linked to the reduction of these diseases.
– Due to the high levels of vitamin c in Persian lime, consumption of this product has a great impact on skin collagen and prevents skin and hair damage from sunlight and air pollution.
– One way to fight kidney stones is to use high citric acid contained in lime. Since Persian Lime has a higher percentage of citric acid than the other species, it is a suitable choice for the prevention of kidney stone disease.
– Due to the fact that it contains substances called flavonoids, it can be effective in healing stomach ulcers
– In general limes have some nutrients that can reduce risk of asthma, obesity, diabetes, heart attacks and body weight.
– Lime’s pleasant taste is the reason why it is used in many drinks and foods.
