Aged Lime

Q What age can you buy lime in the UK? In Italy you can buy lime 3 yrs old plus (the older the better).

A It is possible to get lime putty up to five years old in the UK from specialist suppliers. Most people who use it professionally, however, either slake it or buy it young (and cheaper) and age it themselves. Paying other people to store it for five years is not very good economics – only recommended in emergencies!

A Collecting lime putty and keeping it for 5 years is not really the handy way for getting an old one. The dealers are storing hundreds of kilos of lime putty under good conditions, and it’s safer for children if you buy it when you need it.