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Variety fit — Florida

Can I grow Bearss Lime citrus in Florida?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 9a and typical 300 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Florida’s main growing area (32601): zone 9a, ~300 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Bearss Lime requirements vs. Florida climate
Bearss Lime hardinessUSDA zones 8–11
Florida average chill (32601)300 hours (130–470 across 10 winters)
Florida zone (32601)USDA zone 9a
USDA pomological watercolor of Bearss Lime citrus
Citrus aurantiifolia: Persian LimeUSDA pomological watercolor, Elsie E. Lower, 1909 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Bearss Lime citrus in Florida?
Yes — Your zone 9a and typical 300 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Four Winds Growers. Bearss Seedless Lime Tree — product page — accessed July 2026