Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and the Yahoo Answers website is now in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

bigjfry asked in Home & GardenGarden & Landscape · 1 decade ago

How do you know when a lime is ready to pick?

I know when an orange is ready. I know when a lemon is ready. Also, apples, bananas, cherries, but what about limes? They don't change colors.

2 Answers

Relevance
  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    When the surface of the fruit goes from being rock hard, to being slightly yielding, then you can pick the lime. The longer you wait, the softer (and less sour) the fruit. And it CAN change color a bit towards the yellowish side, though IMHO by that time you are getting a bit past the ideal time to pick.

  • 1 decade ago

    when their is a bottle of tequila next to it.

Still have questions? Get your answers by asking now.