Kumquat
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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.
Culinary uses include: candying and kumquat preserves, marmalade, and jelly. Kumquats apear more commonly today as a martini garnish, replacing the classic olive (I wonder what Mr. 007 Bond would have to say about that?). They can also be sliced and added to salads. A liqueur can be made by macerating kumquats in vodka or other clear spirits. Delicious! Kumquats are a popular addition to both hot and iced tea. And how about creating a conversation point by placing a bowl of kumquats on your table at the next lunch party you host.
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PAGE 1 ALL aka Chinotto Sour Orange Citrus. An attractive Kumquat with aromatic narrow foliage. The fragrant citrus blossoms are followed by thick skinned bright orange fruit popular for candied peel and marmalade. Highly ornamental in a container or courtyard. Evergreen. Kumquat Chinotto Std Current Stock Height: STD-90/HG110cm ? Container: 6l ? $169.99 aka Oval Kumquat Citrus. Oval Kumquat. A popular variety with bright orange, oval fruit with thin peel that is sweet and tasty but with enough zing to be noticeable. The flesh has few seeds and is quite acid. Will produce large crops if planted in a sunny, well drained fertile spot. Evergreen. Kumquat Fortunella Nagami Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Large Round Kumquat Round Kumquat. A hybrid variety with thick, rigid, dark green foliage and fragrant, white flowers in spring. The rounded fruit are good quality and tangy - ripen March-April. The whole fruit can be eaten. Evergreen. Kumquat Meiwa Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 5.5l ? $44.99 aka Large Round Kumquat Large Round Kumquat. A hybrid variety with thick, rigid, dark green foliage and fragrant, white flowers in spring. The rounded fruit are of good quality and the whole fruit can be eaten as the peel is quite sweet with just a hint of acid. The flesh is also sweet with few seeds. Evergreen. Kumquat Meiwa std Expected Stock Height: STD-100/HGT-120 ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard
Kumquats are highly valued for culinary purposes and it is quite common for all parts of the fruit to be used. They can have quite a strong influence on a dish to experiment with less before you add more! Perfect for Marmalade though.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Plant in a sunny, well drained spot in fertile soil. Best protected from harsh frost when young. Happy growing in a container as long as you remember to feed and water regularly. The fruit hold well on the plant and are highly ornamental.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard
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