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Meiwa Kumquats

Gardening Guide: Crazy for Kumquats! Gardening Guide

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Meiwa Kumquats

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Meiwa kumquats, one of seven Plant Profiles featured in our Kumquat Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Meiwa Kumquats

Meiwa Kumquats

Meiwa kumquats got their name when they were imported to Japan from China during Japan’s Meiwa period of the 18th century. The Meiwa was imported to the U.S. in the early 1900s. Meiwa kumquats are a hybrid of Nagami and Marumi. They have a reputation for being the best kumquat to eat fresh, and are a very popular variety in Asia.

Characteristics:

  • Smooth, bright orange, thick and sweet skin
  • Oval to round shape fruit with two to five seeds
  • Pulp is acidic, not especially juicy
  • Produces white flowers in summer
  • Produces fruit in late winter
  • Excellent container variety
  • Dwarf size; reaches 4 to 8 feet
  • Full sun or part shade
  • Cold hardy
  • Grows outside best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9 to 10

Have you grown Meiwa kumquat trees? Are they easy to tend and harvest? Please tell us about your experiences growing Meiwa kumquat trees.

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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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