I was looking for a new 'something' to grow in my kitchen...
the herbs all had done their dash, so I thought what about a Kaffir lime tree.
Have you ever thought about growing a Kaffir Lime tree on your kitchen bench?
If your kitchen is generous with bright light and morning sun or afternoon sun then you can.
(Remember that a daystay outside in the sun every two weeks is beneficial too)
the herbs all had done their dash, so I thought what about a Kaffir lime tree.
If your kitchen is generous with bright light and morning sun or afternoon sun then you can.
(Remember that a daystay outside in the sun every two weeks is beneficial too)
Kaffir Lime is available in a dwarf variety called Flying Dragon.
So this is the one to chose to grow in a pot.
I potted mine into a plastic pot that fits into my favourite French style painted pot,
and added slow release fertilizer to help new growth.
(the plan is to use lower leaves first and then topiary this lime.)
Some decorative stones were added to the top of the soil.
So this is the one to chose to grow in a pot.
and added slow release fertilizer to help new growth.
(the plan is to use lower leaves first and then topiary this lime.)
The leaves are highly aromatic, and are used like a bay leaf in cooking.
In Thai and Asian Cuisine - soups and curries - it is included but whole leaves are removed just before before serving.
You can use the whole leaves to flavour jasmine rice by adding to the water when cooking.
The leaves can be stored frozen with no use by time limit.
Or you can sun dry the leaves.
You can use the whole leaves to flavour jasmine rice by adding to the water when cooking.
The leaves can be stored frozen with no use by time limit.
Or you can sun dry the leaves.
But did you know Kaffir Lime is not just for culinary use?
You can:
You can:
💚Add zest of fruit to a hot bath for lime scented water.
💚make a Lime Tea from the leaves and/or zest.
💚Bruise some leaves or chop and add to the water of an aromatherapy diffuser.
The aroma is said to be stress reducing.
The aroma is said to be stress reducing.
💚Use a bruised leaf and rub on skin for a natural lime scent. (Always check for allergy in a small area of skin first).
The oil of kaffir is also said to be helpful to ease arthritic pain.
The oil of kaffir is also said to be helpful to ease arthritic pain.
💚It is a great natural insect repellent.
So there you go...
I thought this story about my Kaffir Lime kitchen plant was going to be culinary.
But not so...
It is an incredible plant with many uses.
So there you go...
I thought this story about my Kaffir Lime kitchen plant was going to be culinary.
But not so...
It is an incredible plant with many uses.
