Mar 23, 2021 · The blood lime is a new form of citrus – a hybrid between an acid mandarin and our native finger lime from the rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland. Bred by the CSIRO and named Australian Red Centre, the blood …

Blood limes (or 'Australian Blood Lime') are a hybrid citrus fruit developed by the CSIRO project to investigate salt-resistant crops. [1] While the limes proved suitable for high-salt conditions, they have seen no commercial development; the first commercial crop appeared in markets in Australia in July 2004, and are under consideration for ...

Australian Blood Lime, or red centre lime is hybrid between the Finger Lime and a Mandarine. Easy to grow with amazing fruit.

Jul 29, 2015 · ‘Australian Blood’ (also known as ‘Australian Red Centre’) is from a cross between an acid mandarin and a native finger lime. It has blood-red rind, flesh and juice. CSIRO selected and crossed Australian native limes to produce new citrus varieties with their own unique taste.

Native Blood Lime, developed by the CSIRO, is a cross between the ellendale mandarin and a red finger lime. It has blood-red rind, flesh and juice. cocktails eg gin & tonic, beer.

The Blood Limes are relatively acidic like a lemon, but are excellent when used in sauces. They can also be used as an ingredient for preserves, condiments and beverages, or fresh as an attractive garnish for sweet and savoury dishes. They are less aromatically perfumed than a …

The Australian Blood Lime (also known as Red Centre Lime) is much smaller than most limes, approximately 4 cm (1.6 in) long by 2 cm (0.79 in) diameter, and somewhat more sweet than the standard - almost a sweet and sour flavour.

Aug 8, 2019 · The blood lime is a new form of citrus – a hybrid between an acid mandarin and our native finger lime from the rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland. Bred by the CSIRO and named Australian Red Centre, the blood lime is a high-class, uniquely Australian bush food.

Native Blood Lime is a cross between the ellendale mandarin and a red finger lime. It has blood-red rind, flesh and juice. Fruits ripen in winter, are oval in shape and are usually 30 to 50 mm long, by 20 to 30 mm

Citrus australasica Red Centre Lime also known as Australian Blood Lime is a rare and unusual variety being a hybrid of the native Australian Finger Lime and an Mandarin.