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The Right Sunlight for Your Kumquat Plants

Gardening Guide: Crazy for Kumquats! Gardening Guide

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The Right Sunlight for Your Kumquat Plants

By Norann Oleson

Kumquats in sunlight

Kumquats in sunlight

Kumquats grow best in the ground, in full sun. They need at least six to eight hours of sunlight a day to develop healthy roots; they prefer eight to 10 hours. If you grow your kumquat trees indoors, make sure they have the sunniest spot in the house. Coming up short on sunlight? Have a grow light handy to keep your trees happy and healthy.

A southern exposure is best. If you can’t manage that, then an east- or west-facing window will do; but you’ll likely want to supplement your tree’s sunlight with a grow light. If you’re growing your kumquat tree in a container, be sure to put it outside whenever possible; leave it outside if you can. The only time you’ll really need to bring it indoors is if there’s a serious threat of frost.

If you have your trees growing in containers, it’s also a good idea to have that container on wheels so you can just roll your tree to where it needs to be to get the best sun. If you’re planting your tree outside, survey your planting area to make sure you’ve chosen a spot that gets enough sun. Measure twice, plant once.

How do you ensure that your kumquat trees get the right amount of sunlight? Do you have tips for getting your kumquats planted in the right spot for proper amounts of sun? Please tell us how you handle sunlight for your kumquats.

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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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