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Kaffir Lime
Citrus hystrix
- Days to harvest
- 365–730 days
- Sunlight
- 6–10 hours/day
- Watering
- 3–5 per day
- Plant spacing
- 300 cm
- Minimum container size
- 50cm deep × 50cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 1 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 20 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-35 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1500-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 70-85%
- Heat tolerance
- moderate
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Grafted seedling; 3x3 m spacing
Soil requirements
Sandy loam, well-drained, pH 6.0-7.0
Companion Plants
- Lemongrassstrong
Lemongrass citronella repels citrus leaf miners and psyllids; traditional Thai-Malay herb garden pairing
- Bird's Eye Chilimoderate
Chili understorey utilises kaffir lime shade; different root depths; both used in same cuisine
- Galangalmoderate
Traditional SEA kitchen garden grouping (tom yam trio); galangal shade-tolerant under kaffir lime canopy
Common Pests & Diseases
Common pests
Common diseases
Market Demand
High — leaves and zest essential in Tom Yum, laksa, rendang; food manufacturers buy dried leaves in bulk
Regional Notes
Premium product. Organic dried leaves exported to Australia, EU. Leaf oil used in cosmetics industry.
Sources
- MARDI Citrus Research Programme 2024 — Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute · Last reviewed: 2024-06-01
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Category: Citrus Fruit