OT -want kaffir lime - trade for fig

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mgginva

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Posted 1432557922	Reply with quote #1

I recently lost my kaffir lime tree and am hoping someone on here has an extra to trade. I have a large fig tree collection and can send cuttings or root you a tree. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

greenbud

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Posted 1432571002	Reply with quote #2

I hope you are able to get your lime tree. Just a word, I got censored on another site for calling it K..... & and got chastised by a family member for calling it that. I think the acceptable word is leaf lime. Maybe also makrut but I'm not sure. I plan to get one this summer to use in cooking and making cleaning products. It is not allowed in Fla. because of some bug or disease. The K word is some kind of ethnic slur...

mgginva

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Posted 1432571345	Reply with quote #3

Well that's the first time I've heard that. Time to google and see why it is a "bad" word. I was reading about them earlier today and both articles I read had no reference. I guess if anyone complains I'll change it. thx. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

greenfig

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Posted 1432575669	Reply with quote #4

Wow! http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/07/03/kaffir_lime_racist_murky_origins_suggest_a_racial_slur_might_be_responsible.html __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Rewton

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Posted 1432587106	Reply with quote #5

Yeah, learn something new everyday! Now I'm interested in getting on of these "leaf limes" but maybe I'll get a Meyer Lemon first. __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

mgginva

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Posted 1432588123	Reply with quote #6

Steve, The "Leaf Lime's" fruit ain't good eating. Most folks grow for the leaves as they are great in Thai food, etc. With the price of lemons now -and I want to try lemon slices in my next batch of fig preserves - we're all going to have to grow our lemons or adjust our food budgets. So is Leaf Lime the new official name? thx mgg __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

snaglpus

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Posted 1432588800	Reply with quote #7

Hi Michael, I might know someone who has one. Let me ping him tomorrow and get back to you. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

mgginva

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Posted 1432592685	Reply with quote #8

Thank you Dennis. I did get 2 messages that may work out, but I actually want 2 or 3 if possible. BTW how are things down there in NC? I'm selling off my extras as space is becoming an issue. I have tons of brebas this year. thx, mgg __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

luigiwu

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Posted 1432642881	Reply with quote #9

Michael, do "Leaf Lime" tree go dormant for you? curious how you are keeping one alive unless you bring it indoors and give it good light? __________________ New to figs! Container gardening in NY, Zone 7 Wishlist: Ronde de Bordeaux \| Violet de Bordeaux \| Negronne \| Valle Negra

mgginva

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Posted 1432651905	Reply with quote #10

I bring everything indoors in winter as everything is in pots. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

ohjustaguy

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Posted 1432679132	Reply with quote #11

Quote: Originally Posted by greenfig Wow! http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/07/03/kaffir_lime_racist_murky_origins_suggest_a_racial_slur_might_be_responsible.html Thanks for posting this. Had no idea... __________________ San Jose 9b http://www.kevinsedibleyard.com/

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