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  January 1. Water Water regularly as needed, but do not over-water. 2. Protect Protect from cold temperatures and cold winds. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 5. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  February 1. Water Water regularly as needed, but do not over-water. 2. Protect Protect from cold temperatures and cold winds. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 5. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  March 1. Buy Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with a citrus fertilizer, making sure that it is watered in well. 4. Water Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. 5. Mulch Mulch to keep roots cool and moist. 6. Protect Protect from cold temperatures and cold winds. 7. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 8. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 9. Propagate Although it takes a while to grow a plant this way, Mexican Limes will come true from seed, which you can save from your own fruit. Plant in pots of potting soil in spring in a warm spot such as a greenhouse. 10. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  April 1. Buy Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. 3. Water Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. 4. Prune Prune to shape plants only. Do not over-prune. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 7. Propagate Although it takes a while to grow a plant this way, Mexican Limes will come true from seed, which you can save from your own fruit. Plant in pots of potting soil in spring in a warm spot such as a greenhouse. 8. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  May 1. Buy Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with a citrus fertilizer, making sure that it is watered in well. 4. Water Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 7. Propagate Although it takes a while to grow a plant this way, Mexican Limes will come true from seed, which you can save from your own fruit. Plant in pots of potting soil in spring in a warm spot such as a greenhouse. 8. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  June 1. Buy Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. 3. Water Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. 4. Mulch Mulch to keep roots cool and moist. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 7. Propagate Although it takes a while to grow a plant this way, Mexican Limes will come true from seed, which you can save from your own fruit. Plant in pots of potting soil in spring in a warm spot such as a greenhouse. 8. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  July 1. Buy Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with a citrus fertilizer, making sure that it is watered in well. 4. Water Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 7. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  August 1. Buy Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. 3. Water Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 6. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  September 1. Buy Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. 3. Fertilize Feed lightly with a citrus fertilizer, making sure that it is watered in well. 4. Water Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. 5. Mulch Mulch to keep roots cool and moist. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 8. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  October 1. Water Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. 2. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 3. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 4. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  November 1. Water Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. 2. Protect Protect from cold temperatures and cold winds. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 5. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

  December 1. Water Water regularly as needed, but do not over-water. 2. Protect Protect from cold temperatures and cold winds. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. 5. Harvest Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! March Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. April Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. May Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. June Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. July Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. August Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery. September Buy established plants (of good size, if possible) from a reputable nursery.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? March Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. April Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. May Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. June Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. July Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. August Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter. September Plant in full sun in well-drained soil in a warm spot protected from cold winds. Or grow in large containers, which can be moved to your warm, protected spot in the winter.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Feed lightly with a citrus fertilizer, making sure that it is watered in well. May Feed lightly with a citrus fertilizer, making sure that it is watered in well. July Feed lightly with a citrus fertilizer, making sure that it is watered in well. September Feed lightly with a citrus fertilizer, making sure that it is watered in well.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Water regularly as needed, but do not over-water. February Water regularly as needed, but do not over-water. March Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. April Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. May Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. June Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. July Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. August Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. September Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. October Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. November Water regularly and thoroughly. Be careful not to let container-grown plants get too dry. December Water regularly as needed, but do not over-water.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? April Prune to shape plants only. Do not over-prune.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Mulch to keep roots cool and moist. June Mulch to keep roots cool and moist. September Mulch to keep roots cool and moist.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January Protect from cold temperatures and cold winds. February Protect from cold temperatures and cold winds. March Protect from cold temperatures and cold winds. November Protect from cold temperatures and cold winds. December Protect from cold temperatures and cold winds.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. February Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. March Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. April Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. May Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. June Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. July Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. August Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. September Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. October Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. November Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants. December Check periodically for snails, slugs, aphids, and (especially container-grown plants) ants.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. February Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. March Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. April Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. May Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. June Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. July Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. August Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. September Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. October Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. November Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water. December Control snails, slugs, and ants. Most other pests can be deterred by periodically spraying foliage with a jet of water.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? March Although it takes a while to grow a plant this way, Mexican Limes will come true from seed, which you can save from your own fruit. Plant in pots of potting soil in spring in a warm spot such as a greenhouse. April Although it takes a while to grow a plant this way, Mexican Limes will come true from seed, which you can save from your own fruit. Plant in pots of potting soil in spring in a warm spot such as a greenhouse. May Although it takes a while to grow a plant this way, Mexican Limes will come true from seed, which you can save from your own fruit. Plant in pots of potting soil in spring in a warm spot such as a greenhouse. June Although it takes a while to grow a plant this way, Mexican Limes will come true from seed, which you can save from your own fruit. Plant in pots of potting soil in spring in a warm spot such as a greenhouse.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? January Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. February Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. March Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. April Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. May Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. June Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. July Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. August Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. September Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. October Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. November Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy. December Harvest fruit when it is light green (not yellow-green) and still juicy.