How do you know when it time to pick a lime from a tree?

Question

I have a dwarf lime tree that is bearing fruit. How do I know when it is time to pick them?

Answer 1

There are essentially two species of limes in common use. The large-fruited Tahitian type is known as the Bearss lime in California and the Persian lime in Florida. The smaller Mexican, or bartender's lime, is widely known as the Key lime of Florida.

Selection & Storage
Limes should be firm, glossy, and bright in color. Persian limes should be a dark green. Key limes should be pale green to yellow.

From:

http://www.tonytantillo.com/fruits/limes.html

If your dwarf lime is a Mexican Lime, it's a key lime. If it's Kaffir or Keiffer Lime, it's Tahitian (Persian).

Answer 2

They smell strongly of lime.

Answer 3

feel the limes at the market-with a gentle touch -when yours feel like that ,and all the smell and the color is right , its worth testing it for future reference

Answer 4

The texture is soft.