Friday, November 18, 2011

Pruning kumquats?

I have some kumquat bushes that are sprouting some thorny limbs. Should these limbs be removed and when is the best time?

Pruning kumquats?
Are you limbs coming from below the graft? If so, those are your rootstock, and yes, you can and should prune them off.





You can prune citrus anytime, but you may lose some fruit.


What can I do with a bag of kumquats?

I bought a 2-lb bag because I'd never tried a kumquat before. The flavor is ok, but I can't take the texture.


Are there good kumquat recipes?


Thanks.

What can I do with a bag of kumquats?
make kumquat jam.......you can find in the Internet..





or kumquat syrup





-%26gt; kumquat cut into small pieces. try to remove the cut up seed ( cause the syrup to be bitter).. waste it clean..


-%26gt; water


-%26gt; sugar.





add enough water to cover it boil till everything is soft( about 1/2 hour) .add 1/2 amount of sugar ( boil till the water is thicken...... filter the flesh and keep the liquid ...





Great with soda water, cocktails and etc..
Reply:try making a smoothie! that would blend off the texture, leaving the delicious sweet flavour behind!
Reply:Oh, My. I've got so many ideas...bring them over.
Reply:Some recipes, including one for a marmalade. It might use most of the kumquats you have.





http://allrecipes.com/search/recipes.asp...
Reply:well, i really have to answer with...hit someone with the bag.
Reply:You can make a brandy based liquer with them.

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How do you prepare kumquats and are they good?

I've never had a kumquat before and I noticed them at the supermarket the other day.

How do you prepare kumquats and are they good?
Here's a couple of sites to look at.
Reply:Wash them because lots of people pick them up out of curiosity. Then, eat a small one. You'll either hate or love them. Or even better, slice into small slices, then try one. I think they're too tart for out-of-hand eating, so I make a simple sugar syrup (about 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup or less sugar), bring to a slow boil, then lower the heat, add the quats, then simmer for about 10-15 minutes. They'll turn translucent. Drain, cool and add to a fruit salad. Or on ice cream. Lotsa luck.
Reply:They are fine to eat skin and all..you can also make preserves with them..sort of like a marmalade..


A little tart..kind of like eating an entire orange in one bite..
Reply:wash them and eat them, rinds and all - they are different, but delicious!!!


If an apple is made of apple and an orange made of orange is a kumquat made of kum?...lol?

LOL do you kum when you quat down? LOL

If an apple is made of apple and an orange made of orange is a kumquat made of kum?...lol?
i don't know i've never had one, but i think i'll head over to the market for a taste!!!
Reply:A little horny this morning?
Reply:NO! KUM is a prefix meaning "with". The word kumquat translates as meaning "with quat." So a kumquat is made from quat!
Reply:I'm just laughing along for the sake of my 2 extra points! Oh, by the way, the spelling's not kum.
Reply:you fool
Reply:YOU CAN'T FIX STUPID!
Reply:Ha Ha! Good one, and a Nut is made from nut.
Reply:NOOOOOOOOOO they use the QUAT end!!!!
Reply:Available from November 15th until March 15th only





Kumquats (Cumquats-British spelling) have been called "the little gold gems of the citrus family". The kumquat has a thin, sweet peel and a zesty, somewhat tart center. The kumquat tastes best if it is gently rolled between the fingers before being eaten, as this releases the essential oils in the rind. Eat kumquats as you would eat grapes (with the peel).





The kumquat's unique flavor lends itself as a pleasant addition to many food dishes, deserts, and salads. The kumquat can be candied or kabobed with other fruits or vegetables with meats, such as poultry, duck, pork or lamb. It is also a favorite for jelly, marmalade and chutney.





When picked with leaves, kumquats make great winter holiday decorations and make a superb garnish for entrees and drinks.
Reply:Yep.
Reply:no doofus.
Reply:hey nice one...lol
Reply:If an apple is made of apple, then a kumquat is made of kumquat. How "c-u-m" you did not kow that?


What can I do with a half pound of rubber bands and a kumquat?

Oh man let me go find McGuyver.

What can I do with a half pound of rubber bands and a kumquat?
Are you a pilot or a construction worker? I can never tell with those avatars ;)
Reply:Constipate yourself rather severely.
Reply:make one awesome wiffle ball
Reply:You're almost there. Do you have water balloons, roller skates, and some brake fluid?


Are you more of a collared green, a sweet potato, or a kumquat?

(can you tell I'm hungry from my last three questions?)

Are you more of a collared green, a sweet potato, or a kumquat?
Errrr, collared green is very insensitive. It's "African American" green. Are you living in the fifties?





I'm a sweet potato.
Reply:Shouldn't that be "Martian-American"? Report It

Reply:Because of my affliction to the potato Sweet or otherwise,


and my total ignorance to anything leafy i guess i am a Kumquat well Ill be a Kumquat.jUjU
Reply:I'm a sweet potato sprinkled with cinnamon %26amp; sugar!
Reply:I've never really liked any of the three, but if I had to pick I would say I'm a Sweet Potato
Reply:I'm shaped like a kumquat, I have something between my toes that's the color of a sweet potato, and collared greens are never on the menu. So I'm not sure what that makes me, but it's probably not very appetizing.
Reply:I'm a collared green type of a guy with an slab of ribs!! thank ya very much!
Reply:None of them! They're all gross.
Reply:I have no green shirts, thus I cannot be collared green. You teach what subject?





BTW - horseradish and jalepeno mix. Mmmmm, goes good on Panda Food.
Reply:Kumquat, because I like to say kumquat.





I also like to say "penumbra."





Penumbra.





Kumquat.
Reply:Kumquat no the word is as replusive as the fruit itself. I don't mind sweet potatoes but I prefer them only on holidays. However "politically" correct or not collard greens are awsome and I splurge sometimes at a local joint. I find it amusing that the idea of "collard greens" is associated with a racially specific stereotype. A news flash those of darker pigment then the "token jesus",of the North have been known to pass on collard greens. It's more a poor man thing then a "african american" thing. It was an inexpensive item in it's day and when a large populace of the south was of darker pigment and poor they cornered the market. This does not however make it a "black mans" field of expertise or preference. I like mine with bacon bits, heavy salt, a side of ribs and a history lesson. I am however " skin pigment challenged" but I do like the authenticity of this place owned by an Asain American and an African American.
Reply:Sweet potato, baby!
Reply:OMG Dee..are you a real woman?


Collard greens? I so looove collard greens with bacon or ham ..hey why not throw in both...make boiled potato's with it, lots of pepper...


I am on my way....I'll bring the beer....


And while we are feasting , why not make some fried chicken gizzards?You know , the southern way.....smile
Reply:Neither, but I think you are more like Gilligan than Marianne or Ginger.





Shouldn't you be in the Gender challenged section?
Reply:i would have to go with sweet potato because of my tuberous roots
Reply:Sweet potato cooked w/ some brown sugar %26amp; butter!
Reply:I'll just take an ol tater, thanks.
Reply:funny you should ask because as I type this my shirt is "collared green". I guess by default I would have to go with that as my answer.
Reply:I can't say I've ever had collard greens, but if it is anything like Kale, then I am all for it..oh yummmmmm


A specialty in Northern Germany.
Reply:I've often wondered what's a collered green. Maybe you can enlighten us Canadian folk? ;-) (I think it's yet another example of secrets the Americans are keeping from us) lol If it's anything like spinach you can keep it though! ha ha Ok I would have to say kumquat...because I appear bitter on the outside, I'm sweet on the inside and once you get used to me-you'll be hooked LOL
Reply:you goin to hometown buffet for lunch or something?


anyway, i'm more like sweet potato fries. i don't know why but they're just friggin awesome! like me... friggin awesome! or something.
Reply:I'm like a sweet potato , just add a little sugar %26amp; spice ~ and.....I'm everything nice !
Reply:i'm sweet potato in the outside, with my spicy collard greens on the inside!
Reply:Sweet potato with butter :) mmmm...

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What's the most fun you've ever had with a kumquat?

that's classified.





if I told you, I'd have to shoot you.





aw hell, can I just shoot you anyway?

What's the most fun you've ever had with a kumquat?
Piffing it at your head and watching it splat. Loser.
Reply:Never had fun with one.
Reply:whats a kumquat jk
Reply:never had one any good?
Reply:Blue?
Reply:I have no answer that won't get me a violation.....
Reply:First, I hate Kumquat and --I just want to take this time to say Hi... and tell you that I'm terribly bored!
Reply:since I've never had a kumquat I guess I've never.
Reply:She made me promise not to tell
Reply:just saying it is fun!





kumquat kumquat kumquat!
Reply:Well one time at band camp..... Oh nevermind I plead the 5th!
Reply:WEll - this one time my favorite kumquat and I went to the mall and then we went to the movies and then i had to go to the bathroom and the kumquat didn't want to go with me so I went by myself and I came back and I accidently sat on the kumquat and I didn't realize it until about 6 hours later when my bum began to small frutty and delicious. I pooped it out but we aren't friends anymore.
Reply:never had one.........
Reply:HoW dArE yOu AsK mE sUcH a PeRsOnAl QuEsTiOn????





I'vE nEvEr SeEn A kUmQuAt In My LiFe...... :P
Reply:Saying it over and over to the priest in confessional.
Reply:I once had a wild night in Mexico with a kumquat
Reply:trying to peel one unsuccessfully :-D
Reply:With JUST a kumquat alone? Not much but with some KY jelly, a web cam and a kumquat, NOW there are some good times I could tell you about
Reply:none. not a kumquat fan. well actually I've made fun of the first syllable. Does that count?
Reply:Putting it in people's shoes. Rolling it around the floor.
Reply:trying to spell it backwards.
Reply:That night, when you sucked on one after having it in Bob's ****, was probably the funnest thing I have seen.