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Kaffir limes, Citrus Hystrix have many uses in native Thailand they are used for shampoo, cleaning spray, insect repellent and for skin care. The leaves are used in cooking, crushed or added whole and the peel and zest are used to make chutneys and pickles.
Kaffir lime, also called makrut can be used as leaves in a decoction or chopped thinly. It can also be used as the peel or rind of the fruit used in salads and herb rubs and even as a paste for curries. The fruit is also used in pickles, where the cooking process takes a lot of the bitterness away.
It is possible to grow citrus trees in the UK and Kaffir Lime Citrus hystrix is no exception. To grow kaffir lime trees from seed you will need to use … Continue Reading Growing Kaffir Lime Trees From Seeds Or Cuttings