Growing fresh produce crops

There have been major technological advances and changes in the fresh produce sector that have affected how Suit and vegetables are grown in the UK. Many large farms now specialise in a small range of fresh produce crops, growing produce both in the UK and abroad to supply multiple retailers for 12 months of... 

Limes require warm and humid weather conditions in order to thrive on a commercial scale. India, Egypt, Africa, Mexico and the West Indies are therefore prime growing areas. Mexico and the West Indies together produce a large percentage of the world s lime crop. Relative to the other citrus fruits, limes are a small round fruit they are green or greenish yellow in colour, and not more than 8-10 cm in diameter, with a sharp, fresh and characteristic flavour. 

---