Are Finger Limes a Good Option for Florida Citrus Growers?
Finger limes, a unique citrus variety gaining interest among chefs, foodies, and citrus growers, will be the topic of an upcoming symposium sponsored by the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC).
The half-day symposium will be held virtually from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 23. The event geared for commercial citrus and specialty crop growers and marketers is free to attend.
Manjul Dutt, a citrus researcher at UF/IFAS CREC, is hosting the event, which features scientists from University of Florida, University of California, Riverside, USDA, and Australia, where finger lime is widely grown. Florida citrus growers are interested in the varieties for their tolerance to HLB and their unique fruit quality.
Topics covered during the event include an overview of the development of new finger lime cultivars at UF/IFAS and USDA/UCR, an overview of the global finger lime market, UF/IFAS’ connection to Australian researchers, and the market potential for Floridian finger limes.
For more information and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finger-lime-symposium-tickets-265675561757.
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