Re: kumquats.....Jim S?

That's all I've ever done, Chris, but I don't have much experience at it--three Palestine limes, three blood oranges, two variegated lemons [variegated lemons didn't make it]. I started them in peat pots in the lathhouse during warm weather. This year, I gave away all the Buddha's hand fruits; this year, I intend to keep one just to try the seeds. Maybe I'll try some kumquat seeds, too, just to see if it works.

I misspoke, incidentally, about the Meiwa variety; it is not sour.

On Feb 17, 2006, at 1:46 AM, Christopher P. Lindsey wrote:

Interesting, Auralie. Kumquats likely do have greater cold tolerance
than most citrus. They are in the same family as citrus, Rutaceae, but
a different species, Fortunella. I've also heard [but can't verify]
that they grow in parts of Korea.

The extent of our Rutaceous plants here are pretty much limited to
Zanthoxylum and Philodendron, so I don't know much about growing
citrus.

What's the best way to try planting some kumquats here?  Just stick
the seeds in the soil and pray?  Any special requirements?

Thanks!

Chris

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Island Jim
Southwest Florida
27.0 N, 82.4 W
Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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