[Arid_gardener] RE: Kumquats

[bit_eimer]

We have 10 Kumquat trees (Fukushu variety).  Kumquats are, as you say, quite
tart, but the skin is usually sweet and edible.  So eat just pop the whole
thing in your mouth and bite for a burst of flavor.

Or use them in various recipes (http://kumquatgrowers.com/recipes.html).  My
wife just made a big batch of kumquat marmalade - much better than orange
marmalade. :)

...Derek 




> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 17:37:26 -0700 (MST)
> From: amendez15 at cox.net
> Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
> To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
> Message-ID: <200801070037.m070bQLG017769 at Ag.arizona.edu>
> 
> Audrey
> 85016
> amendez15 at cox.net
> 
> We have a kumquat tree.  The fruit is usually tart and acidic.  How do we
> get the fruit to be sweet. How do you know when its time to pick the fruit
> at its peak?
> 
> Thank you.