$3.89 a pound here today. Lemons still 2/$1, and they were huge. How is growing them any different? Figured price was almost relevant to each other.
I have a tree that grows both. Maybe I should turn that into trees and trees...
I have a tree that grows both. Maybe I should turn that into trees and trees...
Lime Prices Continue to Soar .......A shortage is driving up price of limes
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The price of limes has skyrocketed over the last few months as drought, disease and a cartel of Mexican growers have contributed to the highest prices ever.
At Stump's Family Market in Point Loma, limes are selling for $3.99 a pound.
"You can buy boneless, skinless chicken breast for half that price," said Dirk Stump, the grocery store's owner. He says even his avocados are cheaper than the price of limes.
Stump said his store's deli has cut back too.
"We make fresh ceviche and we've stopped because it would be astronomically expensive," said Stump.
At Island Prime restaurant on Harbor Island, executive chef Deborah Scott says they are still using limes for food and drinks but they are cutting back as well.
"If someone asks for a lime for their water, they're not getting a whole lime as we were before," said Scott. But she says the restaurant is not changing their menu. "We just deal with it," said Scott.
Most of the limes sold in America come from Mexico.
Although, about 20 years ago, San Diego used to grow its own limes, according to Eric Larson with the San Diego County Farm Bureau. That all ended when farmers were priced out by growers south of the border, Larson said.
So, as the price of limes continues to climb, those celebrating Cinco de Mayo may have some sticker shock.
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The price of limes has skyrocketed over the last few months as drought, disease and a cartel of Mexican growers have contributed to the highest prices ever.
At Stump's Family Market in Point Loma, limes are selling for $3.99 a pound.
"You can buy boneless, skinless chicken breast for half that price," said Dirk Stump, the grocery store's owner. He says even his avocados are cheaper than the price of limes.
Stump said his store's deli has cut back too.
"We make fresh ceviche and we've stopped because it would be astronomically expensive," said Stump.
At Island Prime restaurant on Harbor Island, executive chef Deborah Scott says they are still using limes for food and drinks but they are cutting back as well.
"If someone asks for a lime for their water, they're not getting a whole lime as we were before," said Scott. But she says the restaurant is not changing their menu. "We just deal with it," said Scott.
Most of the limes sold in America come from Mexico.
Although, about 20 years ago, San Diego used to grow its own limes, according to Eric Larson with the San Diego County Farm Bureau. That all ended when farmers were priced out by growers south of the border, Larson said.
So, as the price of limes continues to climb, those celebrating Cinco de Mayo may have some sticker shock.
$2 a pound for boneless skinless chicken breast.....Sign me up.
