I am making Kumquat Marmalade, how to sterilize jars?

I don't have any shop bought products to preserve my jar....how do I preserve or steralise my jar?





THANKS.

I am making Kumquat Marmalade, how to sterilize jars?
There are two easy ways to sterilize jars. One is just to use Miltons, the stuff you use to sterilise baby bottles, and mind you if you buy a bottle of this it will surely come in handy in a few months;)


The second is to thoroughly clean jars, remove labels and rinse with hot water. Warm jars in a slow oven (150 degrees celcius) and use them straight from the oven. This prevents the jars from cracking when being filled with the hot mixture. Lids should be boiled or rinsed in very hot water and allowed to drain.





Goodluck with the marmalade, I might get stuck into some jam making myself soon as my jar collection is getting quite big!
Reply:sterlize them by immersing the lids in one pot of water and the jars in a seperate pot and boil for 10-15 mins then take out and completly cool before adding jam to the jar. by the way your recipe sounds deliciouses i have never had kumquats and could u give the recipe on line please.,..thank u...
Reply:THE WAY MOTHER DID IT SHE PUT THEM IN VERY HOT WARTER.
Reply:Simply fill the bottles half full with clean water and put in microwave until the water boils.


The micro wave actually does kill bacteria and the boiling water will too.


I do it that way and have never had a problem
Reply:To sterilize empty jars, put them right side up on the rack in a boiling-water canner. Fill the canner and jars with hot (not boiling) water to 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Boil 10 minutes. Remove and drain hot sterilized jars one at a time. Save the hot water for processing filled jars. Fill jars with food, add lids, and tighten screw bands.

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When should potted kumquat fruit be harvested?

You can harvest them in the supermarket any time you want - delicious.

A recipe for kumquat relish,pickle or chutney.something savory for with meat,coldcuts etc?

KUMQUAT-RED PEPPER RELISH


4 preserved kumquats with 3 to 4 capers


1 jar (7 to 8 oz.) peeled roasted red peppers


1 garlic clove


3/4 teaspoon ground cumin


1/4 teaspoon pepper


Rinse kumquats and capers. Coarsely chop kumquats, discarding seeds. Drain and chop red peppers. Mince garlic. In a bowl, mix kumquats and capers with peppers, garlic, cumin, and pepper. Serve, or cover and chill up to 2 days. Makes 3/4 cup





CRANBERRY-KUMQUAT RELISH


2 cups cranberries (1/2 pound)


3/4 cup fresh kumquats, seeded and coarsely chopped (4 ounces)


2/3 cup granulated sugar


2/3 cup packed brown sugar


1/2 cup orange juice


1 teaspoon grated gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger


1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts


Combine cranberries, kumquats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, and gingerroot or ground ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in walnuts. Makes 2-1/2 cups.





KUMQUAT PICKLES


675g kumquats


450g preserving sugar


175ml white wine vinegar


2x cinnamon sticks, each about 5cm long, crumbled


6 whole cloves


Put the kumquats in a preserving pan over a low heat on the hob. Cover with water, add the sugar and simmer for 20 minutes.


Remove the kumquats and divide them equally between sterile preserving jars.


Add the white wine vinegar, cinnamon sticks and cloves to the sugar syrup, turn the heat up to high and boil for 20 minutes. Skim off any scum that appears on the surface.


Pour the reduced sugar syrup into the preserving jars (use a funnel if you have one), distributing the spices evenly. Screw the lids on tightly. Store the pickle for one month before eating.





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KUMQUAT CHUTNEY


2 cups whole kumquats


3/4 cup granulated sugar


3 cups dark brown sugar, packed


1/2 cup water


3/4 cup white vinegar


1/2 cup raisins


1 lb rhubarb -- cut in 1-in. pieces


1 cup chopped celery


1 large onion -- chopped


1 green bell pepper -- chopped


2 garlic cloves -- crushed


1/4 cup slivered citron


1 large orange - juice %26amp; grated peel only


1 cup peeled %26amp; chopped gingerroot


1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce


2 Tablespoons salt


1 teaspoon curry powder


1 teaspoon ground allspice


1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


1 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)


1 teaspoon black pepper


1/2 teaspoon -red pepper (optional)


Rinse kumquats in hot water. Slice kumquats lengthwise and remove seeds. Place in large heavy pan with sugars and water. Mix well and simmer slowly, uncovered, 30 minutes. Add vinegar, raisins, rhubarb, celery, onion,


bell pepper, garlic, citron, orange juice and


peel, gingerroot, Worcestershire, salt, curry powder, allspice and cinnamon. Mix well. Simmer slowly, uncovered, until mixture is dark in color, about 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and add ground ginger and pepper, if needed. Pour into hot sterilized


jars and seal immediately. Makes about 4 1/2 pints.





KUMQUAT HAPPY JAM


7 pounds kumquats


1 pound sugar-glazed ginger, chopped


1 cup pasteurized Florida orange juice


1/4 cup Triple Sec liqueur


1/4 cup bourbon whiskey


4 pounds granulated sugar


Optional: 5 boxes (packets) Sure Jell pectin


Boil whole kumquats in water to cover 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cut into halves and remove pulp and seeds. Pulverize in a food processor or through a meat grinder in batches.


Soak ginger in cool water 15 minutes, or until softened. Pulverize in a food processor or through a meat grinder.


Return to pot and stir in orange juice. Triple Sec, bourbon, chopped ginger, and half the sugar. Allow to sit at least 15 minutes.


Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, 45 minutes, stirring often. Lower heat if jam begins to stick to the bottom.


Add Sure Jell and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring. Boil 1 minute only and fill 1/2-pint jars according to directions. Makes 12 (1/2-Pint) Jars





Note- If you leave out the orange juice and cook the kumquat mixture longer, the consistency will thicken by itself, eliminating the need for any pectin at the end.

Are kumquat leaves edible? Can they be used as a tea leaf?

Kumquats are frequently eaten raw. As the rind is sweet and the juicy centre is sour, the raw fruit is usually consumed either whole, to savour the contrast, or only the rind is eaten. The fruit is considered ripe when it reaches a yellowish-orange stage, and has just shed the last tint of green. A variety of kumquat grown in Hong Kong has a rather sweet rind compared to the rinds of other citrus fruits.





Culinary uses include: candying and kumquat preserves, marmalade, and jelly. Kumquats appear more commonly in the modern market as a martini garnish, replacing the classic olive. They add a nice zest to a salad; just slice and toss them in. A liqueur can also be made by macerating kumquats in vodka or other clear spirit.





The Cantonese often preserve kumquats in salt. A batch of the fruit is buried in dry salt inside a glass jar. Over time, all the juice from the fruit is extracted through osmosis into the salt. The fruits in the jar become shrunken, wrinkled, and dark brown in color, and the salt combines with the juice to become a dark brown brine. A few salted kumquats with a few teaspoons of the brine/juice may be mixed with hot water to make a remedy for sore throats. A jar of such preserved kumquats can last several years.





In Taiwan, kumquats are a popular addition to both hot and iced tea.





Edit -: The last line in the above description indicates the use in tea, but it seems that the fruits are used. There is no ref. of the leaves.





Still it is worth trying out. The essential oils if present in the leaves may add some 'tang' to the taste.





BUT A WORD OF CAUTION- '' DO ANY EXPERIMENTATION WITH THE LEAVES AT YOUR OWN RISK.''

My kumquat tree is nearly bald - kept in a warm room, out of draughts, damp. HELP!?

It was a present just before Christmas. There was a massive amount of fruit and leaves but now it is in a sorry state. I have tried not to move it about, but I wonder if it doesn't like a dry-ish room.

My kumquat tree is nearly bald - kept in a warm room, out of draughts, damp. HELP!?
perhaps the air was too dry. they like sunny to partly shady areas
Reply:the dry air could have been the problem. they are evergreen, but sometimes loose leaves. was the plant in a small container. if it was then it probably wasnt meant to last longer than christmas.
Reply:The problem with a fruit tree indoors is humidity and light. Don't over water. Temps +25 °C (77 °F) to +38 °C (100.4 °F), but can withstand frost down to about −10 °C (14 °F) without injury. It grows in the tea regions of China where the climate is too cold for other citrus They do fine in containers, but get it outside as soon as you can.

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Kumquat!! Have you ever had a pet chicken named Lucky, run away from home ... ??

I am simply beside myself .... Poor Lucky ran away ... and I have not been able to eat or sleep ....





I can't even bring myself to drink Tequila anymore ..... :(





Can anyone out there say something to COMFORT me .... ?





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Thanks! xoxoxo

Kumquat!! Have you ever had a pet chicken named Lucky, run away from home ... ??
If you love something, you have to set it free. If it doesn't come back, hunt it down and kill it. There's no reason you can't have a Christmas chicken this year, marinate him in the tequila and tell me what time to be there for dinner!
Reply:i had a pet chicken too but named Henrietta who never layed eggs and she became our meal
Reply:check across the road....
Reply:darn it...there went dinner ;(
Reply:i'm so sorry your chicken flew the coop and that you haven't found him yet. hope for the best and maybe today he'll come home. i had a cute little dog named lucky.
Reply:If this has got you off your tequila, it must be horrendous. But here's a riddle to take your mind away. Based on your word . . .





If a watermelon is full of water, what is a kumquat full of?




































































Seeds! Geez, what were you thinking?
Reply:have you checked the microwave?

Kumquat. Other rude fruits are...?

Rude fruits, dishes or condiments.

Kumquat. Other rude fruits are...?
ha, peaches, bananas, taco, coconuts, moon pie, fish. your bad.
Reply:lol... It's only rude because you make it rude with your rude little mind.
Reply:I do agree with Dave C. %26lt;*-*%26gt;
Reply:pomegranates all seed no stuff ....may i have another please...

Can I grow a kumquat tree from seeds?

I have some seeds from kumquats and I would love to start growing some trees (slowly I would guess) can it be done? If yes, what's the best type of soil and watering schedule to have? How long should it take to sprout etc...


Any info you can give me would be great

Can I grow a kumquat tree from seeds?
Yes, It could be done. I used topsoil mixed with dirt.
Reply:Google it!

Know any good kumquat recipes?

we have a tree in our backyard with DOZENS of kumquats...

Know any good kumquat recipes?
Kumquat Oatmeal Cookies





2/3 cups margarine


2/3 cups brown sugar


2 large eggs


1-1/2 cups oatmeal


2/3 cup white chocolate chips


2 cups flour


1 tsp. baking soda


1 tsp. salt


2/3 cup chopped kumquats (pureed)





Beat margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs to the mixture and mix well. Combine oatmeal, flour, baking soda and salt. Mixing well. Add chopped kumquats and chocolate chips. Drop by large teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees or until golden brown. 2-1/2 dozen.


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Kumquat Cake





1 lemon cake mix


1 small package of lemon instant pudding


3/4 cup oil


1/2 cup chopped kumquats (pureed)


1/4 cup milk


4 eggs


1 tsp lemon juice





In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients and beat well. Add eggs one at a time beating well. Add lemon juice. Pour into greased and floured bunt pan and bake at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Remove from pan and add glaze.


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Kumquat Nut Bread





2/3 cup milk


2 beaten eggs


2 tbsp oil


2 cups flour


1-1/2 tsp baking powder


1 tsp salt


1/2 tsp soda


3/4 cup pureed kumquats


3/4 cup chopped nuts


3/4 cup sugar





In a mixing bowl, combine milk, eggs and oil. In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Add liquid mixture and stir until moistened. Fold in pureed kumquats and nuts. Bake in a greased 8" x 4" x 2" loaf pan in 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes. Cool and remove from pan.
Reply:I just eat them, they are so good, but you could make jam with them
Reply:Put kumquats in pan with water to cover. Boil for about ten minutes, remove kumquats and add sugar to liquid to make a simple syrup. Put kumquats in a container and immerse in syrup. Great over Ice Cream.
Reply:Sparkling Kumquat SaladSource: Better Homes and Gardens


http://recipes.bhg.com








Makes 10 side-dish servings





Start to Finish: 30 minutes











Ingredients


1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons snipped fresh fennel leafy tops 1 recipe Sparkling Vinaigrette (see recipe below) 12 cups torn mixed salad greens 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1/2 cup kumquats, seeds removed and thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Directions


1. In a small bowl combine walnut pieces, pomegranate seeds, fennel tops, and 1 tablespoon of the Sparkling Vinaigrette; set aside.


2. In a large salad bowl combine salad greens, sliced fennel, kumquats, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with remaining Sparkling Vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat. Sprinkle the salad with the walnut mixture. Makes 10 side-dish servings.


Sparkling Vinaigrette: In a blender container or small food processor bowl combine 1/2 cup coarsely chopped and seeded kumquats, 1/2 cup chilled sparkling white wine or chilled alcohol-free sparkling white grape beverage, 1/4 cup walnut oil, 1 quartered shallot, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander or ground cardamom. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth.





OR---


-make a marmalade


-spicy relish


- chutney


and give them as gifts since you have so much
Reply:Slice them into rounds and go with a little simple syrup, some added citrus (like lemon juice or zest), mint leaves, and/or peppermint schnapps or another of the 500 variety of schnapps and top over vanilla ice cream.

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How much sun light and water does a potted Centennial Kumquat require?

We just bought a potted Centennial Kumquat. It is bearing its early green fruit. We would like to keep it in a ceramic, perferated pot in our kitchen. We have lots of windows. We would like to know how much sun light this fruit bearing tree requires, and how much water. It did not come with any directions. Thanx!

How much sun light and water does a potted Centennial Kumquat require?
They like a well-lit position.In the summer they can be taken outdoors in full sun from mid-June until late September.


In the winter keep soil just moist, in summer water more freely. In hot weather mist leaves daily.


Citrus requires a temperatur of 64-75degrees F for fruits to mature.

What does a Kumquat taste like?

Found a nice dessert i want to try and make but it says to use a kumquat and i've never had one so what do they taste like? Its got to be cooked in fruit juce and water untill soft..

What does a Kumquat taste like?
very much like orange but you eat the skin aswell , make sure you buy them ready to eat now not rippen at home coz they can be very tart
Reply:Kumquats have a citrus flavor- but like one of your other answerers said, make sure they are ripe and ready to eat because they are really sour when not ripe. For ripeness, ask your grocer- I wouldn't want to steer you wrong.
Reply:To me it's like a backwards orange. You eat the skin and the fruit but I always find the skin is sweeter and the inside is sour/bitter whereas a normal orange is the other way arround. Kumquats are yummy! xXx
Reply:A kumquat tastes slightly more sour and bitter than an orange or tangerine. You eat the whole thing, skin and all. They're nice when cooked in fruit juice like you mentioned, but when they're fresh they're fun to eat right out of hand.
Reply:*Yummy!*
Reply:Well, let's put it this way: it doesn't taste like QUAT!
Reply:I do not like the taste.
Reply:Fantastic taste in liqueur you buy it at Corfu(Greece).


Very nice on ice cream, pancakes or just straight or with ice or in orange juice.
Reply:Slightly bitter orange
Reply:a kumquat!!
Reply:unless you eat them ripe they taste like a bitter orange.
Reply:It's like the child of a sour orange and a peach if you see what I mean.
Reply:like orange i think!
Reply:it`s like a small orange, the taste is very tarty
Reply:citrus taste, and very bitter. i think if you cook it in fruit juice, the bitterness will be more mild.

I don't understand. I go to store to ask for kumquat and they all laugh at me. Why kumquat so funny?

Making a lovely recipe of carmelized kumquat with balsamic sauce over ice cream. But teenagers at store laugh and don't help.

I don't understand. I go to store to ask for kumquat and they all laugh at me. Why kumquat so funny?
Because the teenagers are not smart.





Kumquats are tiny citrus fruits, so ask the people working in the produce area. Or a store manager.
Reply:Think about it,it is a funny word.They could laugh and then wait on you though.
Reply:It is an odd word I guess. They are found in the produce department by the citrus fruits. They look like tiny oranges - about an inch or so across. They are very tart and you eat the whole thing - peel and all.
Reply:shut your hole!!!
Reply:You are probably shopping at the wrong store. Go to a larger fruit market or a higher end grocery store such as Whole Foods Market (if you have one near you).





If you don't want to ask for fear of laughter, usually Kumquats are kept with other citrus fruits or in an exotic fruit section of the produce area.





Good Luck!

Kumquat question... Anybody know where I can purchase one?

I heard there was a place in Des Moines, IA that has a hybrid Kumquat (Dwarf) tree that bears fruit even in the cold. Granted the plant is left indoors but is hardy year round. Does anyone know where I can get one?

Kumquat question... Anybody know where I can purchase one?
In my area they can sometimes be found at Home Depot or Lowe's. I have several, not dwarfs, but they do not grow nearly as fast as lemon trees. They appear to be very slow growing. And make sure you know if you are getting sweet or sour kumquats. The sweet ones are short and fat, the sour ones thinner. I am in zone 9, and they flower in about July and have ripe fruit from about mid November till it freezes.
Reply:Depends on the area of the country you are in, I'm sure since I have kumquats on my tree in the back yard here in San Jose seems like year round (just like my lemon tree). You might check with http://www.kumquatgrowers.com/ to see if they can guide you to or supply the dwarf you are seeking.
Reply:check your local farmers market.


They are good to eat :P

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Is Kumquat a derogatory term for Asian people?

I have an aunt who calls my cousins wife (she is Asian) "The Kumquat". I know that my aunt does not like her very much.





So I was wondering if Kumquat is a recognized derogatory term for an Asian person?? Has anybody else heard of the word being used that way?





Thanks

Is Kumquat a derogatory term for Asian people?
News to me.
Reply:Kumquat is a small fruit-bearing tree that can be found in some Asian countries. I have not heard anyone use that word to degrade Asian ppl, but I could be mistaken.

Can you describe a kumquat's taste?

I was trying to explain this to a friend of mine who was making a kumquat sauce (why she would make the sauce if she had no idea what it tastes like is just one of her quirks) and I found myself unable to explain the taste or give it a good comparison. Can anyone here?

Can you describe a kumquat's taste?
I would say a cross between a tangerine and orange with maybe a little kiwi flavor thrown in.
Reply:Acquired. Just kidding. Sweeter than an orange, when I first tried one my grandmother said I was supposed to eat the whole thing, rind and all, so I did, It wasn't bad. The rind isn't too bitter, just very orange. So I would probably describe the taste of the sauce of bitter-sweet, tangy and very orange.

How do you say Kumquat in Spanish?

For my spanish class...I asked my Spanish teacher How to say Kumquat in Spanish. And she didnt know. So That's why I'm asking!

How do you say Kumquat in Spanish?
It's quinoto.
Reply:naranjita china, kumquat, or quinoto
Reply:Quinoto. (Naranja china)
Reply:cumcuat
Reply:"Quinoto" - Chinese orange.


Pronounciation : Kee no to.

When to prune kumquat?

I don't get fruits from my kumquat tree. I have seen one tree at someone's house with lots of fruits around January-March period.

When to prune kumquat?
Being a citrus, make sure it gets a lot of sun. If it is in your house, make sure you take it outside when it flowers so it can get pollenated. If you dont, fruit will not form.





The only other thing is to watch your watering when flowers are on and fruits are forming. Too little, and your fruit will shrivel and die before getting any size. Too much water they will split.





Go ahead and prune (or trim for shape) in March, after all the fruit are done, and before the new buds have formed. The nice thing about Kumquats is that they form flowers on old growth as well as new growth, so even if you cut the flowers or buds off the new growth at the wrong time, you should still get some fruit.


Good Luck

Leather Slippers

What is a kumquat???

Ok what the heck is a kumquat???? Fruit, vegie, or endangered species?

What is a kumquat???
They are a fruit. Kumquats have been called "the little gems of the citrus family". They were included in the genus Citrus until about 1915 when Dr. Walter T. Swingle set them apart in the genus Fortunella, which embraces six Asiatic species. The common name, which has been spelled cumquat, or comquot, means "gold orange" in China.





The size and shape of a large olive, the kumquat is like an orange in reverse, with a sweet skin and tart pulp. So you don't have to peel the kumquat; you simply eat the entire fruit.





Fresh kumquats, especially the 'Meiwa', can be eaten raw, whole. For preserving, they should be left until they lose some of their moisture and acquire richer flavor. The fruits are easily preserved whole in sugar sirup. Canned kumquats are exported from Taiwan and often served as dessert in Chinese restaurants. For candying, the fruits are soaked in hot water with baking soda, next day cut open and cooked briefly each day for 3 days in heavy sirup, then dried and sugared. Kumquats are excellent for making marmalade, either alone or half-and-half with calamondins. The fruit may be pickled by merely packing in jars of water, vinegar, and salt, partially sealing for 4 to 5 days, changing the brine, sealing and letting stand for 6 to 8 weeks. To make sweet pickles, halved fruits are boiled until tender, drained, boiled again in a mixture of corn sirup, vinegar, water and sugar, with added cloves and cinnamon, and then baked until the product is thick and transparent. Kumquat sauce is made by cooking chopped, seeded fruits with honey, orange juice, salt and butter.
Reply:A small orange. The first time I saw it was at a health expo I was like is this for real? When I heard the name that convinced me it must be a joke but when I checked it on the internet I was wrong!
Reply:its a type of fruit...





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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumquat
Reply:It's what you call someone who just ran into you on the M53 North, closed all three traffic lanes to fetch their indicators, and revealed after the shebang that he / she is from a small island called Tzaneen.
Reply:The Kumquat is oval in shape, 3/4" to 1" in diameter and between 1" to 2" long. It is a golden orange citrus fruit.





Kumquats have a very distinctive taste. It is the only citrus fruit that can be eaten "skin and all." The peel is the sweetest part and can be eaten separately. The pulp contains the seeds and juice, which is sour. When eaten together, you get a sweet and sour taste which is unlike anything else. The seeds, however, should not be eaten. They are similar to the seed of the orange and have a distinctive green color. The seeds also contain pectin, which can be removed by boiling for use in making jams and jellies.
Reply:fruit!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comquat

Kumquat tree position?

i just planted a kumquat tree next to my house it's about it's about four and a half feet away. will that mess with my foundation later on?

Kumquat tree position?
These are compact trees and will reach to just 3 or 4 meters... They do best in full sun but can also thrive in partial shade... Visit the links... esp the second one... G'd luck...
Reply:No, a kunquat will not damage the foundation of your house. It is important to do a windbreaker for the citrus tree, because if it is positioned in strong, cold winds it will dye immediately. Protect it from any pests and diseases. That is a lovely tree, take care of it. The fruit is used to do marjoram, so try it out.

Kumquat tree questions?

I have a dwaft Kumquat tree planted in my backyard. It is in full sunlight but only about one year old. What is the best way that I can take care of it and do I need to give it supplemental feeding??





Thanks so!

Kumquat tree questions?
Kumquats require care akin to most other citrus.





When fruiting, keep it watered regularly, but don't over water it or drown it.





Use a citrus fertilizer (I use 10-6-4 or 8-4-8) about every three-four months or so (about 3 times a year).





Prune it (if desired) after the growing season.











Oh-- protect it from frost if your winters get cold (colder than zone 8).





One more thing I forgot- make sure you DON'T over fertilize because you can burn the tree.

How often do I have to water my kumquat tree? Any other care for it?

i just bought a kumquat tree. it's about 50 cm long right now and it already has about 10 kumquats.





Which part of the year does a kumquat start growing flowers, the actual fruit etc.??





How many times a week do I have to water it?





When can I take the kumquats and eat them? How can I tell they're done?





Any other info on kumquats please include!








thank youu xxx

How often do I have to water my kumquat tree? Any other care for it?
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Reply:You have to water it when the soil feels dry, kumquat may. (A wee joke).

flowers baby

Looking for kumquat seeds?

Can anyone supply me with kumquat seeds.I would love to have a kumquat tree.I like to say thanks before hand for your help.

Looking for kumquat seeds?
I don't think kumquats come "true" to seed -- that is, it takes two different plants to fertilize a kumquat, and what shows up after you plant the seed may be a completely different kind of citrus fruit. You'd be better off buying a kumquat plant if you want kumquats.





If you just like the idea, then go to the grocery store, and buy kumquats. Plant any seeds. It'll be about seven years before you know what you've got, but citrus makes very nice houseplants. (-: They love coffee grounds, too! Good luck!
Reply:I can send you some in the fall,, i have several trees and use the seeds to start new plants,, unlike Mr intelligence


"unaforna" says they sometimes bear fruit the first year after planting!! Just be advised, they like many other citrus fruit trees have very large thorns!! My lemon trees produce 500-600 fruit each but it is hard to pick them because of the thorns!! luckily they need pruning after fruiting so i just cut the branches with the fuit and pick the fruit from the branches!
Reply:Purchase one on line and have it shipped to you.


If you do get it to germinate by the time it bears fruit you will have to put them in blender to eat them cause you will be too old to chew it.





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Whoa there big boy do you really want to get into personal attacks? just type your answer and shut the F%26amp;^% up about what I say or dont say.
Reply:Its too bad you didn't ask last year, when I was living in Castro Valley. The yard had 2 of those trees down the back hillside. And I would have been happy to pick ya some of the fruit so you could get the seeds. Maybe the new owners wouldn't mind if I went down there and got you some. I'm interested in seeing what they have done with the old place.

How many Kumquats grow on an indoor kumquat tree?

I live in PA and would like to have a kumquat tree on my sun porch. How many kumquats should I expect the tree to yield?

How many Kumquats grow on an indoor kumquat tree?
depends on the amount of light, overall health of the plant, too many factors to consider. citrus are very hungry plants so feed regular. Try this link





http://doityourself.com/info/citrusconta...

Kumquat?????

Fruit, vegetable or endangered species???? ;)

Kumquat?????
Doesn't matter. Bring yours here and I'll eat it.
Reply:It's a fruit, and I love them. My neighbor has a tree, that is full right now....
Reply:fruit yum
Reply:fruit
Reply:Fruit and they are good♥
Reply:I believe it's a fruit.
Reply:it's an alien!
Reply:It's a citrus fruit that looks like a small orange, You eat it whole, peal and all or they make a wonderful marmalade.
Reply:I'm sure it's something fruity!
Reply:all three.
Reply:its a veggie, goes great with succotash.. mmmmmmmm yummy
Reply:fruit
Reply:can i show you~?





lol
Reply:Canteloupe.
Reply:Come and Cut something...


It should be an Endangered species :-S
Reply:Alien
Reply:Fruit