Prickly pearls: finger limes pop with zesty flavour

Described as the caviar of citrus, finger limes are the hot new ingredient you'll find in high end restaurants around the world. They've gained popularity in recent years after being featured on the show Masterchef Australia, but growing them is a prickly business - literally. When Matt and Cath Carter took over a neglected orchard just outside of Gisborne in 2010, the fruit trees were on the brink of death. Matt and Cath spent six years reviving Hill Road Orchard to its former glory, best known for their fresh orange juice. They now also grow finger limes, seedless lemons, and even pink variegated lemons. Matt Carter, owner/director of Hill Road Orchard speaks to Kathryn.