Distribution: Key limes are grown in warm subtropical and tropical regions of the world. Major producing countries are India, Mexico, Egypt, and various countries in the West Indies.

Do key limes only grow in Florida?

Citrus aurantiifolia is native to Southeast Asia. … Since the North American Free Trade Agreement came into effect, most Key limes on the United States market have been grown in Mexico, Central America and South America. They are also grown in Texas, Florida, and California.

Where in Florida do Key limes grow?

The Key lime is well adapted to a variety of soils. Seedling and air-layer-propagated trees are well suited to the rocky, calcareous soils of the Florida Keys and extreme southern Miami-Dade County.