This vegetable is one of the oldest known vegetables, providing sustenance long before agriculture even began. They can be stored for months in the ground, where ancient man originally stored them. This vegetable was the potato of ancient cuisines, feeding the poor and the rich alike. Everyone, of course knows of a Key Lime which are about half the size of the Persian Lime. Most Persian Limes are grown in Mexico.
Limes are one of the most weather sensitive citrus.
Because of their thin skin, much thinner than just about any other citrus, the Lime is much more susceptible to cold and rain damage. When cold or rain hits the Lime growing regions of Mexico, the supplies quickly decrease, along with quality, while prices take a big jump up. That is what we have been facing over the past month or so. When the limes are stressed from weather conditions, shelf life is also affected. Order conservatively right now, and be sure to rotate your product.