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Starting with the Right Soil for Your Kumquat Plants

Gardening Guide: Crazy for Kumquats! Gardening Guide

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Starting with the Right Soil for Your Kumquat Plants

By Norann Oleson

Soil for potted kumquat

Soil for potted kumquat

Healthy kumquat trees start with great soil in which to grow them. The great thing about growing kumquat trees is that they don’t much care about the pH of your soil, although the ideal pH is between 6.0 and 7.0. The only thing your kumquat trees really care about when it comes to soil is that it’s well drained. If you live by the ocean, kumquat trees can be a tolerant seaside companion—but keep them out of the wind.

When it comes to companion planting, kumquats can benefit by having other citrus trees nearby—as long as they each have lots of space to branch out. If you plant your trees outside, you can plant peas and alfalfa nearby; they release nitrogen into the ground, and your kumquat trees will eat it right up!

Kumquat trees can be prime targets of insect pests, but you can plant marigolds, petunias, and borage nearby, and they will help act as natural pest deterrents. You can also enlist some other plant helpers:

  • Yarrow, dill, and fennel attract lacewings and ladybugs, which love to eat aphids.
  • Lemon balm, parsley, and tansy will attract tachinid flies and wasps to feast on harmful caterpillars.

There’s one key plant you want to keep away from your kumquat trees if you don’t want to deal with aphids: nasturtium. Nasturtium is an aphid magnet. You might want to plant some fennel (see our Fennel Collection) for some home-grown protection for your kumquats.

What type of soil do you use to grow your kumquat trees? Do you use other plants to help repel pests? What are your best tips for creating the ideal situation for your kumquats? Please share your techniques with us.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Kumquat Trees
  • Choosing to Grow Kumquats from Seeds, Cuttings, or Young Trees
  • Growing Kumquats in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Kumquat Plants
  • Planting and Pruning Kumquats
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Kumquat Plants
  • Should You Fertilize Your Kumquat Trees?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Kumquat Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Kumquat Tree Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Kumquat Trees
  • The Right Way to Weed Around Your Kumquat Trees
  • Harvesting, Storing, and Preserving Your Kumquats
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Kumquats
  • Plant Profiles

  • Hong Kong Kumquat
  • Nordmann Seedless Kumquat
  • Centennial Variegated Kumquats
  • Meiwa Kumquats
  • Chang-Shou/Fukushu Kumquat
  • Marumi Kumquat
  • Nagami Kumquat
  • Recipes

  • Kumquats Preserved in Honey
  • Kumquat Quinoa Bowl
  • Kumquat Scones
  • Candied Kumquats
  • Kumquat Tea
  • Baked Salmon with Kumquats
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Kumquats
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Kumquats
  • Resources about Kumquats
  • Kumquats Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • How to Grow a Kumquat Tree Indoors

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