Plant Database
Bearss Lime
Lime ‘Bearss’
The Bearss Lime is the reliable, seedless workhorse of the home citrus orchard. Producing abundant, large fruit with a classic lime flavor and excellent shelf life, this vigorous, thornless tree is a top choice for gardeners seeking a versatile and productive lime for daily cooking, juicing, and preserving.
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Produces large, oval, seedless fruit with a characteristic nipple and a thick, pale green to yellow skin that stores well.
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Flesh is light green, very juicy, and offers a balanced, moderately acidic lime flavor that is less intense than the Key lime.
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A completely seedless (or nearly seedless) variety, eliminating the hassle of seeds in juices and dishes.
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A self-pollinating, vigorous, and upright evergreen tree that is also thornless, making it family-friendly and easy to manage.
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Fruits heavily year-round, with peak harvests in winter and spring.
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Highly adaptable and low-maintenance, tolerating a range of conditions once established.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Refreshing and tangy with a well-balanced acidity, representing the classic lime taste used in most culinary applications.
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Texture: Exceptionally juicy with a firm pulp.
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Best Uses: The ultimate all-purpose lime for daily juicing, cooking, garnishing, baking, and making cordials or preserves.