How do i know havest time of finger lime?

[Faldon]

My first green finger bear fruit.

But it is green finger lime so how do i know harvest time?

[Daintree]

I pick mina according to plumpness, not length.  If you just keep an eye on them, when they quit getting fatter, they are ready.  Once you get the hang of it, you can spot them more easily. For example, I would say the one in the picture is not ready, but is getting close.
But others might have a better way to doing it.

Carolyn

[Kevin Jones]

When ripe they develop a yellowish-green coloring on the peel. The dark greens fruits are not ripe yet.

Kevin

[So_Cal_Mike]

Here in Southern California, I find that they almost fall right off into my hand when they are ripe.

[Faldon]

Ah thanks everyone.

I will wait and harvest according your advise.

[greenman62]

is it from seed ? ow old ?

i have one from seed. supposedly , i hear, it takes several years...
mine is about 2ft tall (2yrs) , but growing rather fast actually.

[Faldon]

is it from seed ? ow old ?

i have one from seed. supposedly , i hear, it takes several years...
mine is about 2ft tall (2yrs) , but growing rather fast actually.

Yes. from seeds. I am growing it from 2013.

Growing speeds is difference with each tree. (I also growing other tree, but only green is big.. )

[Kevin Jones]

Finger Limes grow remarkably fast from fresh seed.
One of my 2 year olds is blooming and setting fruit right now.

Kevin

[shafak]

Is this a true tropical or subtropical plant?  Will it grow in Chennai tropical Savanna humid climatic condition?

[Faldon]

Finger Limes grow remarkably fast from fresh seed.
One of my 2 year olds is blooming and setting fruit right now.

Kevin

Wow. very fast.

My collete finger fruit was dropped... maybe too much watering...

[Faldon]

Is this a true tropical or subtropical plant?  Will it grow in Chennai tropical Savanna humid climatic condition?

hmm.. in my opinion, maybe growing well.

I am growing it with lime(vietnam seedling), both growing well.

If lime is growing well your contry, I think finger lime also.

[shafak]

Where did you get seeds from?

[Faldon]

Where did you get seeds from?

I got seeds from E-bay.

[shafak]

Ok.  Thank you.