Fukushu & Meiwa are my favorite kumquat hybrids, followed by Marumi. I actually like the Eustis Limequat more than the Nagami. Cheers from Tempe, AZ :)
Hey Jeff! We haven't considered the limequat before. I've seen them for sale and for some reason just assumed it was a small, sour lime. Is there some sweetness to it?
Glad you enjoyed this one. It's one of our older videos and we look back at these and chuckle. We tried to count how many times I said kumquat and it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 times! 🤦♂️
Omg I came back to rewatch & now cracking up each time u say it😅. I have a meiwa & centennial kumquat tree each but 4 calamondins. They're addictive! Houston Tx.
My wife says that when she ate them as a kid, they would bruise the skin with their finger nails and that takes off the bitter taste from it and it'll taste sweeter.
@@anthonym138 We didn't feel like it changed the flavor by bruising the skin. Could be we used the wrong technique, but not really sure about this one!
Great question Martin. The yield on these trees once they're mature is pretty consistent from one to the next. The Fukushu probably gets the nod though as it's a larger fruit with very consistent fruit set multiple times a year. The Nagami is probably number 2, but the Centennial is pretty close. The Meiwa fruit is so small it takes a lot more fruit to have the same total yield.
Please provide an update on your variegated kumquat. I'm seeing mixed reviews on UA-cam. I'm a bit of a kumquat hobbyist, I'm growing 7 of the 8 kumquat varieties in pots including a Centennial Variegated that I purchased from JFE. I purchased it just to add to my collection but base on some of the UA-cam reviews - like your video here in AZ and Supreme Family Garden somewhere in the SE - I wasn't expecting it to be that great, was expecting the variegated to be sour. As it turns out my centennial variegated is sweet and now my favorite of the 7 varieties that I have. This makes me think that either there are different varieties of the variegated kumquat or that the flavor/taste is highly affected by growing conditions. Again, all off mine are in pots, they get a ton of central Texas sun (although the Centennial Variegated (CVK) and Calamondin didn't seem to like full sun as much as my other kumquats strictly based on the way that they looked during the most intense part of the summer) and I feed them JR Peters Citrus, Nelson's Citrus in the soil and Kelp as a foliar during the growing season and Southern AG Chelated Spray as a foliar during the winter. I also allowed the color of my CVK to get very orange before I picked and ate them. I'm probably going to post this same comment on a number of the YT channels that reviewed this variety, but I'd really like to get your experience on flavor/taste, source of your purchase and growing conditions?
Hey there Ben. We don't have this nearly as dialed in as you do, but some details. This tree is now in the ground here in the Phoenix, AZ area. It was purchased from a local nursery, so not sure of it's original sourcing. It continues to grow strong and put on solid fruit growth, but the fruit, even fully ripened (solid orange), is still very sour. Of the 4 varieties we grow (all shown here) it is by far the most sour. We fertilize it with aged chicken manure 3x/year and nothing additional as far as nutrition. Our soil is VERY high PH (tested and came in at 8.4). Regular freezing temps on Winter nights, but no hard freezes (at least not regularly). We get very hot and dry during the summer with average temps above 110 and typical humidity is below 25% (many days below 10%). It's planted in full sun. Hope this helps with your research!
Glad you're enjoying the channel! Our favorite overall is probably the Meiwa, but the Fukushu is a VERY close second. The nice part about the Fukushu is it's easy to separate the seeds and it tastes about as sweet at the Meiwa. It's also quite a bit larger than the Meiwa.
Sure thing Frances! This is one of our older episodes and we chuckle when we watch it. I (Duane) was still a bit nervous on camera and we counted me saying kumquat something like 50 times!
Hey Putin. That's very common citrus and Kumquats are no exception. We have had them stay green for several months and then ripen very quickly. Kumquats can actually ripen any time of year in some climates, so it's just a matter of time.
Hey cptnvegatable (great UA-cam handle BTW). We don't have any experience with grafting, so haven't tried it. However, I've been told the Meiwa is notoriously hard to graft.
Tell me more about different types of fertilizer you using when your fertilizing and watering not too concerned about color and flavor and taste I want to be a successful grower
Hey Thomas. We have a few videos that we've done on our fertilizing schedule and products, but we currently use our own composted pig and/or chicken manure. However, there is a product called BioFlora crumbles that is basically an organic composted chicken manure that we've used in the past with great success. We fertilize on the same schedule as our in ground trees and for us here in AZ that would be February, May and September. These are in pots, so we hand water about 3X/week this time of year. Tapers off drastically during the winter (maybe 1X every week or two). If they were in ground they would be on the same schedule as the rest of our orchard which is on drip with 3, 4gph emitters spread evenly around the drip line of each tree watering 3X/week at about 3 hours each round. Hope this helps!
I need a video on a grape trellis. I think I planted my grape vine the wrong direction. Up and down in stead of left to right. First plant and did not think or know about how the vines needed to placed on the trellis.
We have the same thing going on with a lime tree right now and my guess is we'll wind up losing it and having to replace it. I'm not an expert in tree disease, but I can say we have had citrus trees randomly either die or lose portions of the tree with no apparent reason. Usually it's an issue with the root stock, but it can be a myriad of things that can cause it. Not enough of a key nutrient in the soil, damage by critters, improper root stock, fungal or bacterial disease, etc. The list is very long.
Great question Derik. I would consider a raised bed in ground. Especially if the bottom is open. The only caveat to that would be the type of soil you're using and the age of the tree. If it's typical potting soil with a young tree you're going to have more water retention which can be both good and bad. You'll just have to watch the tree to make sure the soil is not too wet or dry (citrus trees need consistent moisture, but too much can be a problem depending on the root stock). If there is no base on the bed the tree will eventually move through the potting soil into the ground and can regulate moisture a little easier. If there is a closed base on the bed then you're dealing with a potted tree.
We just planted a Meiwa kumquat in our yard in Henderson NV. I noticed that ours was also grafted tall too. Any suggestions on pruning would be appreciated
Hey Clara! Congrats on the Meiwa, it's one of favorite varieties. As for pruning, you probably won't need to do much. They grow quite slowly in our experience and the only time we prune is if we have branches that are touching the ground or causing damage to other branches.
Hey there Putin. We have our Kumquats in the ground now and follow the same fertilizing schedule as the rest of our trees, but you have other options with potted trees. If you're using liquid fertilizer we prefer Fish Emulsion (any brand, diluted to the Manufacturer's recommendation) and you would apply that monthly during the growing season. We prefer to use pelletized fertilizer and for that we use BioFlora Crumbles. For this you would fertilize 3x/year during the growing season. In Arizona that would be February, May and September.
Hello Joseph. We actually did an update on these last spring when we planted them in the ground on the new farm. I'll link it for you here; ua-cam.com/video/jsEH8GYExok/v-deo.html
I have a Meiwa it didn't have any seeds. I have a variety of plants from Blood Oranges to Loquats etc. I keep them in containers though i'm a renter so they stay there hahaha.. I pruned the roots a month ago they're happy
Hey J. Armstrong. That's interesting to hear that your Meiwa didn't have any seeds. That sounds delicious! Have you had any production on your blood orange in the pot?
Hi Patel, that's a great question! Kumquats can ripen fruit multiple times throughout the year, but usually it's consistent in the winter and early spring.
Hey guys. Glad you enjoyed this one. This episode has a special place in my heart, because we had a few folks point out just how many times I said kumquat. I believe when we counted it was somewhere around 50!
Oh yes, Kumquats do very good in pots. I would suggest getting the largest pot you're able to find and can fit into the space. They grow slowly, but the more space the roots have to spread the better they will be. I believe the pots we had them in were around 20" in diameter at the top.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Thank you for the reply. Good to know the pot size needed to get the most healthy growth. I think I may start with a 16'' pot (as I have them on hand) and up-pot to >20'' it when it's time. Another consideration is that in the first couple winters we may need to move it inside the house (zone 8b) for it to be established, so a smaller pot would be more manageable. Thanks again! Happy gardening!
Was it just your particular Centennial Variegated Kumquat that was sour? I've been reading online and most people say this variety is sweeter than others due it it being a cross between a Nagami kumquat and a mandarin.
Hey tokyotech. I can't say for sure as this is the first one we've had, but it is by far the most sour. We had another viewer comment that their's was really sour as well. One thing is for sure, the Meiwa was definitely the sweetest of the 4 we have here.
Hey Gary. We don't sell trees or rootstocks unfortunately. The Sour Orange root stocks are common in AZ and usually you can find trees grown on these root stocks at local nurseries like Summer Winds, Elgin, Richard's Garden Center, etc.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hi again, so your water is high pH you do not try to bring your pH down do you, and what to you feed your trees thank you for all the knoledge Gary
@@garyradford9381 that's correct. The water in AZ has a high PH and we do nothing to alter that. We have used many different fertilizers on the farm and currently we are using chicken manure on our citrus trees. However, the citrus tree fertilizers at Home Depot or Lowes would be a great option as well.
Thanks, this confirms that I should buy a Meiwa - I have a variegated one, too, possibly the same as yours (though I live in Western Australia) and it is gross.
Hey fCLEF007. Yes the Meiwa is our favorite also. It's a bit seedy, but definitely sweeter. Wow, Australia! So you guys are headed into winter now right?
@@fCLEF007 very cool. We actually have a lot of viewers in Australia and it makes sense given the similar climates in some areas for you guys. Just hard to imagine the opposite seasons as we're in spring heading into the hottest part of the year for us in the next few months!
#kumquat #growingcitrus, Hello I live in AZ also by the river , not on the river I love citrus trees found out today that 1 of my citrus the pH was. 8 + and one was in the 7+ range what's good to bring the level down short term, now I built 2 wood5en boxes 30"×30"× 22" Deep I am going to buy some E B Stone product axles mix witch is 4.5--5.5 pH that's ok the problem I have I think the water coming into house I believe is alkiline so how do I maintain the pH in ALL my trees , can you give me some advice what to do thank you Gary AZ
Hey Gary. It sounds like you have very common soil for us here in AZ. Our soil tests put our PH right at 8.4, so very high also. As for lowering the PH, that's going to be VERY difficult if you're not growing in pots. It's one of the many reasons we try to use local root stocks whenever possible as they're designed to thrive in alkaline soil. Most citrus is grown on root stocks that have no issues with our alkaline soil, so you may not need to adjust it at all. If that's not the case, as you're finding we have issues with alkaline water as well. Beyond acidic fertilizers (like the EB Stone you're discussing) I'm not sure what else you can do to lower PH long term. One thing that will help to balance it somewhat is using heavy mulch around your trees and encouraging biologic activity (worms and other bugs will help balance PH). All that being said, are you having issues with your citrus trees? And are they planted in the ground?
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hello again, so the next 2 trees are going into wooden boxes 3' × 3' what does root stock mean, so one of the questions is if the water is alkline like I think what does a person do to keep the pH down thanks Gary
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hi again my water is alkline should I add some soil sulfur on a monthly basis or longer time is so how much would I add ,some the soil sulfur will leach out , the way I tested my was I quess old fassin way 2 TBS and 2 TBS if white vinegar and it fizzes 1 was slot of fiz the other not so much. thank for helping me how fix if that's even possible .
@@garyradford9381 root stocks are what all citrus trees are grown on. Nurseries will take a small tree with roots that do well in a certain environment and they will graft a branch onto that tree in order to use the roots to grow that tree. Many citrus trees, especially those that have have been grown here in AZ, are on root stocks that thrive in alkaline soil. Now if you're wanting to keep the potting soil acidic, you'll need to regularly mix acidifying compounds into the soil. The EB Stone acidifying fertilizers are good options. A natural option would also be coffee grounds. If you do this regularly it will keep the soil more neutral, even with alkaline water.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hello again , I hope this does not sound stupid , if a person would put water say like in a 32 gal thash can what would you add to that make the water better that regular tap water , I do have a water I can get on the soft water side would that me good??? Gary
Hey Blue Sky! That's a good question and I need to clarify a couple of things. First, where are you located? If you're here in AZ you'll want to be careful with such a young tree heading into our hottest months of the year. Second, I'm not exactly sure what the plastic dome is for? It might be easier to send us a pic on FB or email (our email link is in the About tab here on UA-cam), so we can get an idea of how to help you out.
@@BlueSky-fr5yq Ok, that makes sense. I think you may be ok in Florida with your humid warm temps, but it shouldn't hurt to keep it on there a bit longer. Just watch the windy days and keep it staked if you can so it doesn't topple over.
Hello and Good Saturday morning , I hope you can give some advice on my citrus trees , this Gary found my pH is not good as you said , 1st my 2 dwarf citrus trees are not doing so good there in 2 --1/2 wine barrows I am thinking to take that mix that I have in I there now and replace it with in Kellogg's gromulch you may know what this is I was told by that company that the PH in those bags are pH of 7 I have bought some of this soil sulfur so if my new mix will 1 -- 2 CF bag / of Kellogg's and 1 bag castus mix and 1/2 bag of wood chips , how much soil sulfur mix would I need to put in that mix to bring the pH down to PH 5 , my water here is high alkline here , my friend in CA has a Large plastic it about 300 gals in am going to buy some of this PH Down to bring the water so I could use in my trees , I am going to be using this fert NPK 7--3--3 my soil is likely short of other stuff ( copper / zinc ETC what should be adding to my soil , when the weather gets hot here I should stop that 7-3-3 fert. then start back around in oct. getting back to my wine barrows when I take my tree out of one wine barrows what do I do with that tree while I mix the new soil do I put in a bucket of water to keep it from dieing any other things that I can do other than what I have said have a wonderful Saturday thank you Gary
Hey Gary. I think you're overthinking this a bit. We grow all of our citrus trees in the ground here in AZ. Our soil is very high PH (tested at 8.4) and water with natural ground water which is also very high PH. Unless you have root stocks that are designed to handle acidic soil, I would not attempt to lower the PH. Using a standard potting soil and fertilizing 3x/year (Feb, May and Sept) with a standard citrus fertilizer (you can find these at Home Depot) is all you should need to do for your citrus trees.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hi, all my trees are NOT root stock all my trees are standard or dwarf style you saying to fert at the BIG box store what kind should I be using , so keep watering with city water ?? Gary
@@garyradford9381 I should clarify, all citrus trees are grafted onto standard, semi-dwarf or dwarfing root stocks. Those root stocks are what determine whether the tree will do well in acidic or alkaline soil. To my knowledge, most if not all citrus trees sold on the West Coast of the US are on root stocks that tolerate alkaline soils quite well. Especially in AZ where all of our soils are alkaline and we have had a thriving citrus industry for the better part of the last century until orchard lands have been swallowed up by the city. The Arizona's Best citrus tree fertilizer is specifically designed for growing citrus here in the valley and you can usually find that at Home Depot or Lowes. And yes, your citrus trees will be just fine with our alkaline water. It's what all citrus orchards in Arizona have been using for decades.
Great question Chris. These days I'm not sure if you'll find it anywhere, but we've seen it off and on at Summer Winds Nursery. Richard's Garden Center had them last year as well.
Hi subh. I'm not too sure. I've been told by some of our viewers that they have family or friends in the US buy small trees and have them shipped back home to India. I'm just not sure how all of that works.
Ah, thanks for clarifying. I responded to your other comment before seeing this one, but the recommendation will apply to you here just fine. One thing to keep in mind, Kumquat trees that are potted do best with afternoon (after 11pm) shade during the summer and full sun from Fall - Spring. This may help get some ripe fruit on your table!
Hmm, may not be a bad idea to start to see how it does. It's much easier to control the environment that way to see how it does before committing it to a permanent home.
Hey there Bernard. We don't sell cuttings from the trees, but if you're here in AZ we may be able to work something out. You can email us to discuss. Our email is on the About tab here on YT.
I live in WI, it has rained everday for last month almost, but last year a drout that really hirt my garden! At least you get perdictable weather, I just bought seeds, thought I was getting plant because same price as I paid for my blood orange, so pretty disapointed, I have grow tent but haven't hade much luck germinateing citrus ftom found seeds from organic store fruits.
@@jaymystery-i3k gotcha. Yes, we do have predictable weather that's for sure!. The challenge with seeds is you won't know what kind of citrus you'll wind up with. Citrus trees do not reproduce true to type from seed. That's why you'll always find citrus trees on grafted root stocks. Fingers crossed for you that you can get one to make it up there!
Fukushu & Meiwa are my favorite kumquat hybrids, followed by Marumi. I actually like the Eustis Limequat more than the Nagami. Cheers from Tempe, AZ :)
Hey Jeff! We haven't considered the limequat before. I've seen them for sale and for some reason just assumed it was a small, sour lime. Is there some sweetness to it?
This was a really great tasting! I have tried a few & agree. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed this one. It's one of our older videos and we look back at these and chuckle. We tried to count how many times I said kumquat and it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 times! 🤦♂️
Omg I came back to rewatch & now cracking up each time u say it😅. I have a meiwa & centennial kumquat tree each but 4 calamondins. They're addictive! Houston Tx.
Meiwa is soooooo good!
Richard, you got that right. It's still our favorite to eat fresh and it sounds like we're not the only ones!
My wife says that when she ate them as a kid, they would bruise the skin with their finger nails and that takes off the bitter taste from it and it'll taste sweeter.
Hey No Thanks. Never heard of that before, but we're trying that today! Thanks for the hint!
@@EdgeofNowhereFarmdid it work
@@anthonym138 We didn't feel like it changed the flavor by bruising the skin. Could be we used the wrong technique, but not really sure about this one!
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Rolling and squeezing them releasing the oils does
@@LittlePieceOfHeaven.65 good to know!!
Dude, if this is how your current property is producing I can’t wait to see how your new land will be! So awesome and very jealous 😔
Thanks William. We've had some practice to get it to here. Some would say we're crazy to start over...ok, we say that ourselves most days!
thank you for this video!!
Glad you found this one useful!
Great video. Besides taste how about the yield of the different varieties?
Great question Martin. The yield on these trees once they're mature is pretty consistent from one to the next. The Fukushu probably gets the nod though as it's a larger fruit with very consistent fruit set multiple times a year. The Nagami is probably number 2, but the Centennial is pretty close. The Meiwa fruit is so small it takes a lot more fruit to have the same total yield.
Please provide an update on your variegated kumquat. I'm seeing mixed reviews on UA-cam. I'm a bit of a kumquat hobbyist, I'm growing 7 of the 8 kumquat varieties in pots including a Centennial Variegated that I purchased from JFE. I purchased it just to add to my collection but base on some of the UA-cam reviews - like your video here in AZ and Supreme Family Garden somewhere in the SE - I wasn't expecting it to be that great, was expecting the variegated to be sour. As it turns out my centennial variegated is sweet and now my favorite of the 7 varieties that I have. This makes me think that either there are different varieties of the variegated kumquat or that the flavor/taste is highly affected by growing conditions. Again, all off mine are in pots, they get a ton of central Texas sun (although the Centennial Variegated (CVK) and Calamondin didn't seem to like full sun as much as my other kumquats strictly based on the way that they looked during the most intense part of the summer) and I feed them JR Peters Citrus, Nelson's Citrus in the soil and Kelp as a foliar during the growing season and Southern AG Chelated Spray as a foliar during the winter. I also allowed the color of my CVK to get very orange before I picked and ate them. I'm probably going to post this same comment on a number of the YT channels that reviewed this variety, but I'd really like to get your experience on flavor/taste, source of your purchase and growing conditions?
Hey there Ben. We don't have this nearly as dialed in as you do, but some details. This tree is now in the ground here in the Phoenix, AZ area. It was purchased from a local nursery, so not sure of it's original sourcing. It continues to grow strong and put on solid fruit growth, but the fruit, even fully ripened (solid orange), is still very sour. Of the 4 varieties we grow (all shown here) it is by far the most sour. We fertilize it with aged chicken manure 3x/year and nothing additional as far as nutrition. Our soil is VERY high PH (tested and came in at 8.4). Regular freezing temps on Winter nights, but no hard freezes (at least not regularly). We get very hot and dry during the summer with average temps above 110 and typical humidity is below 25% (many days below 10%). It's planted in full sun. Hope this helps with your research!
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Very informative, thanks. I do try to keep my pots more toward the acidic side 6.0 ish, - perhaps the culprit. Thanks gain.
Curious to see after some time which one is your favorite?
We've had another season with these little guys and so far it's the Fukushu. Good balance of tart ans sweet along with a good size fruit.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm good to know. Like what you all doing with the channel. Look forward to more vids.
Hey Dwayne..enjoying the channel. What's the best tasting variety in you and your wife's opinion?
Glad you're enjoying the channel! Our favorite overall is probably the Meiwa, but the Fukushu is a VERY close second. The nice part about the Fukushu is it's easy to separate the seeds and it tastes about as sweet at the Meiwa. It's also quite a bit larger than the Meiwa.
Thank you for sharing!😊
Sure thing Frances! This is one of our older episodes and we chuckle when we watch it. I (Duane) was still a bit nervous on camera and we counted me saying kumquat something like 50 times!
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Lol, it was a real joy to see! You bring such goodness to the world!😊
@@francesdumaliang6132 ok, now I'm blushing. Thank you Frances. 😊
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Haha, Thank You, Duane!😁
Thank you for sharing! Where did you get the fukushu?
That one is from either Summer Winds or Lowes.
My kumquat are still green after 2 months.
Hey Putin. That's very common citrus and Kumquats are no exception. We have had them stay green for several months and then ripen very quickly. Kumquats can actually ripen any time of year in some climates, so it's just a matter of time.
Have you had success grafting the meiwa onto the nagami tree ? Or any varieties together onto one plant ? Thanks !
Hey cptnvegatable (great UA-cam handle BTW). We don't have any experience with grafting, so haven't tried it. However, I've been told the Meiwa is notoriously hard to graft.
Tell me more about different types of fertilizer you using when your fertilizing and watering not too concerned about color and flavor and taste I want to be a successful grower
Hey Thomas. We have a few videos that we've done on our fertilizing schedule and products, but we currently use our own composted pig and/or chicken manure. However, there is a product called BioFlora crumbles that is basically an organic composted chicken manure that we've used in the past with great success. We fertilize on the same schedule as our in ground trees and for us here in AZ that would be February, May and September. These are in pots, so we hand water about 3X/week this time of year. Tapers off drastically during the winter (maybe 1X every week or two). If they were in ground they would be on the same schedule as the rest of our orchard which is on drip with 3, 4gph emitters spread evenly around the drip line of each tree watering 3X/week at about 3 hours each round. Hope this helps!
I need a video on a grape trellis. I think I planted my grape vine the wrong direction. Up and down in stead of left to right. First plant and did not think or know about how the vines needed to placed on the trellis.
My clementine branch is dying but is putting on new growth.
What do I need to do.
The tree is 2 years old and in a pot.
We have the same thing going on with a lime tree right now and my guess is we'll wind up losing it and having to replace it.
I'm not an expert in tree disease, but I can say we have had citrus trees randomly either die or lose portions of the tree with no apparent reason. Usually it's an issue with the root stock, but it can be a myriad of things that can cause it. Not enough of a key nutrient in the soil, damage by critters, improper root stock, fungal or bacterial disease, etc. The list is very long.
Would a 4x4 raised bed be considered in ground or still just potted?
Great question Derik. I would consider a raised bed in ground. Especially if the bottom is open. The only caveat to that would be the type of soil you're using and the age of the tree. If it's typical potting soil with a young tree you're going to have more water retention which can be both good and bad. You'll just have to watch the tree to make sure the soil is not too wet or dry (citrus trees need consistent moisture, but too much can be a problem depending on the root stock). If there is no base on the bed the tree will eventually move through the potting soil into the ground and can regulate moisture a little easier. If there is a closed base on the bed then you're dealing with a potted tree.
We just planted a Meiwa kumquat in our yard in Henderson NV. I noticed that ours was also grafted tall too. Any suggestions on pruning would be appreciated
Hey Clara! Congrats on the Meiwa, it's one of favorite varieties. As for pruning, you probably won't need to do much. They grow quite slowly in our experience and the only time we prune is if we have branches that are touching the ground or causing damage to other branches.
Hello
How do you fertilize?
When and what product?
How often?
I have a potted mewi kumquat tree and 3 cooked on the tree before moving in the shade.
Hey there Putin. We have our Kumquats in the ground now and follow the same fertilizing schedule as the rest of our trees, but you have other options with potted trees. If you're using liquid fertilizer we prefer Fish Emulsion (any brand, diluted to the Manufacturer's recommendation) and you would apply that monthly during the growing season. We prefer to use pelletized fertilizer and for that we use BioFlora Crumbles. For this you would fertilize 3x/year during the growing season. In Arizona that would be February, May and September.
Great video; please do an update. Thanks
Hello Joseph. We actually did an update on these last spring when we planted them in the ground on the new farm. I'll link it for you here;
ua-cam.com/video/jsEH8GYExok/v-deo.html
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Thanks
I have a Meiwa it didn't have any seeds. I have a variety of plants from Blood Oranges to Loquats etc. I keep them in containers though i'm a renter so they stay there hahaha.. I pruned the roots a month ago they're happy
Hey J. Armstrong. That's interesting to hear that your Meiwa didn't have any seeds. That sounds delicious! Have you had any production on your blood orange in the pot?
Where do you buy Meiwa without seed? Thanks
Sir which season tree produce fruit....
Hi Patel, that's a great question! Kumquats can ripen fruit multiple times throughout the year, but usually it's consistent in the winter and early spring.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm thanks.... sir...
Great video, very helpful and informative. Thanku :)
Hey Jean! Glad you found this one helpful.
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Hey guys. Glad you enjoyed this one. This episode has a special place in my heart, because we had a few folks point out just how many times I said kumquat. I believe when we counted it was somewhere around 50!
I am thinking about planting kumquat in a pot. What size of pot do you recommend?
Oh yes, Kumquats do very good in pots. I would suggest getting the largest pot you're able to find and can fit into the space. They grow slowly, but the more space the roots have to spread the better they will be. I believe the pots we had them in were around 20" in diameter at the top.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Thank you for the reply. Good to know the pot size needed to get the most healthy growth. I think I may start with a 16'' pot (as I have them on hand) and up-pot to >20'' it when it's time. Another consideration is that in the first couple winters we may need to move it inside the house (zone 8b) for it to be established, so a smaller pot would be more manageable. Thanks again! Happy gardening!
Was it just your particular Centennial Variegated Kumquat that was sour? I've been reading online and most people say this variety is sweeter than others due it it being a cross between a Nagami kumquat and a mandarin.
Hey tokyotech. I can't say for sure as this is the first one we've had, but it is by far the most sour. We had another viewer comment that their's was really sour as well. One thing is for sure, the Meiwa was definitely the sweetest of the 4 we have here.
@@ced3576 that definitely makes sense. We haven't had a limequat before, but I imagine it's on the sour side as well!
I'm not a kumquat fan but I might have to try some more varieties.
Hey Daniel. If you're going to try one I would say the Meiwa is the best tasting.
Edge of Nowhere Farm I’ll have to try that variety and thanks for the information and suggestion.
Hello Gary back at YA you said root do well in alkline soil , I it possible I could buy a couple from you I can pay for shipping costs ??, thanks Gary
Hey Gary. We don't sell trees or rootstocks unfortunately. The Sour Orange root stocks are common in AZ and usually you can find trees grown on these root stocks at local nurseries like Summer Winds, Elgin, Richard's Garden Center, etc.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hi again, so your water is high pH you do not try to bring your pH down do you, and what to you feed your trees thank you for all the knoledge Gary
@@garyradford9381 that's correct. The water in AZ has a high PH and we do nothing to alter that. We have used many different fertilizers on the farm and currently we are using chicken manure on our citrus trees. However, the citrus tree fertilizers at Home Depot or Lowes would be a great option as well.
Thanks, this confirms that I should buy a Meiwa - I have a variegated one, too, possibly the same as yours (though I live in Western Australia) and it is gross.
Hey fCLEF007. Yes the Meiwa is our favorite also. It's a bit seedy, but definitely sweeter. Wow, Australia! So you guys are headed into winter now right?
Well, it's still Autumn for a while yet, but hopefully by June we will get some nice rain! :) @@EdgeofNowhereFarm
@@fCLEF007 very cool. We actually have a lot of viewers in Australia and it makes sense given the similar climates in some areas for you guys. Just hard to imagine the opposite seasons as we're in spring heading into the hottest part of the year for us in the next few months!
#3 Earliest view I've ever bean . bean : )
Hey brother! Glad to see you're as competitive as ever! Love having you chime in once in a while. :)
#kumquat #growingcitrus, Hello I live in AZ also by the river , not on the river I love citrus trees found out today that 1 of my citrus the pH was. 8 + and one was in the 7+ range what's good to bring the level down short term, now I built 2 wood5en boxes 30"×30"× 22" Deep I am going to buy some E B Stone product axles mix witch is 4.5--5.5 pH that's ok the problem I have I think the water coming into house I believe is alkiline so how do I maintain the pH in ALL my trees , can you give me some advice what to do thank you Gary AZ
Hey Gary. It sounds like you have very common soil for us here in AZ. Our soil tests put our PH right at 8.4, so very high also. As for lowering the PH, that's going to be VERY difficult if you're not growing in pots. It's one of the many reasons we try to use local root stocks whenever possible as they're designed to thrive in alkaline soil. Most citrus is grown on root stocks that have no issues with our alkaline soil, so you may not need to adjust it at all. If that's not the case, as you're finding we have issues with alkaline water as well. Beyond acidic fertilizers (like the EB Stone you're discussing) I'm not sure what else you can do to lower PH long term. One thing that will help to balance it somewhat is using heavy mulch around your trees and encouraging biologic activity (worms and other bugs will help balance PH). All that being said, are you having issues with your citrus trees? And are they planted in the ground?
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hello again, so the next 2 trees are going into wooden boxes 3' × 3' what does root stock mean, so one of the questions is if the water is alkline like I think what does a person do to keep the pH down thanks Gary
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hi again my water is alkline should I add some soil sulfur on a monthly basis or longer time is so how much would I add ,some the soil sulfur will leach out , the way I tested my was I quess old fassin way 2 TBS and 2 TBS if white vinegar and it fizzes 1 was slot of fiz the other not so much. thank for helping me how fix if that's even possible .
@@garyradford9381 root stocks are what all citrus trees are grown on. Nurseries will take a small tree with roots that do well in a certain environment and they will graft a branch onto that tree in order to use the roots to grow that tree. Many citrus trees, especially those that have have been grown here in AZ, are on root stocks that thrive in alkaline soil. Now if you're wanting to keep the potting soil acidic, you'll need to regularly mix acidifying compounds into the soil. The EB Stone acidifying fertilizers are good options. A natural option would also be coffee grounds. If you do this regularly it will keep the soil more neutral, even with alkaline water.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hello again , I hope this does not sound stupid , if a person would put water say like in a 32 gal thash can what would you add to that make the water better that regular tap water , I do have a water I can get on the soft water side would that me good??? Gary
Hi.. I have a kumpuat cutting an it has new growth...when do I remove the plastic dome off of it.. thank you in advance
Hey Blue Sky! That's a good question and I need to clarify a couple of things. First, where are you located? If you're here in AZ you'll want to be careful with such a young tree heading into our hottest months of the year. Second, I'm not exactly sure what the plastic dome is for? It might be easier to send us a pic on FB or email (our email link is in the About tab here on UA-cam), so we can get an idea of how to help you out.
Hi.. I see Gardner's on UA-cam putting plastic bags on top of cutting to hold moisture..I am in Jacksonville FL.. Thanks for the response
@@BlueSky-fr5yq Ok, that makes sense. I think you may be ok in Florida with your humid warm temps, but it shouldn't hurt to keep it on there a bit longer. Just watch the windy days and keep it staked if you can so it doesn't topple over.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm thank you for the response.. I have them in the house sitting in the window ceil getting morning sun
Do you live in tropical area?
Hey Green Planet! No, we live on the outskirts of the Phoenix, AZ area which is Sonoran desert.
Hello and Good Saturday morning , I hope you can give some advice on my citrus trees , this Gary found my pH is not good as you said , 1st my 2 dwarf citrus trees are not doing so good there in 2 --1/2 wine barrows I am thinking to take that mix that I have in I there now and replace it with in Kellogg's gromulch you may know what this is I was told by that company that the PH in those bags are pH of 7 I have bought some of this soil sulfur so if my new mix will 1 -- 2 CF bag / of Kellogg's and 1 bag castus mix and 1/2 bag of wood chips , how much soil sulfur mix would I need to put in that mix to bring the pH down to PH 5 , my water here is high alkline here , my friend in CA has a Large plastic it about 300 gals in am going to buy some of this PH Down to bring the water so I could use in my trees , I am going to be using this fert NPK 7--3--3 my soil is likely short of other stuff ( copper / zinc ETC what should be adding to my soil , when the weather gets hot here I should stop that 7-3-3 fert. then start back around in oct. getting back to my wine barrows when I take my tree out of one wine barrows what do I do with that tree while I mix the new soil do I put in a bucket of water to keep it from dieing any other things that I can do other than what I have said have a wonderful Saturday thank you Gary
Hey Gary. I think you're overthinking this a bit. We grow all of our citrus trees in the ground here in AZ. Our soil is very high PH (tested at 8.4) and water with natural ground water which is also very high PH. Unless you have root stocks that are designed to handle acidic soil, I would not attempt to lower the PH. Using a standard potting soil and fertilizing 3x/year (Feb, May and Sept) with a standard citrus fertilizer (you can find these at Home Depot) is all you should need to do for your citrus trees.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hi, all my trees are NOT root stock all my trees are standard or dwarf style you saying to fert at the BIG box store what kind should I be using , so keep watering with city water ?? Gary
@@garyradford9381 I should clarify, all citrus trees are grafted onto standard, semi-dwarf or dwarfing root stocks. Those root stocks are what determine whether the tree will do well in acidic or alkaline soil. To my knowledge, most if not all citrus trees sold on the West Coast of the US are on root stocks that tolerate alkaline soils quite well. Especially in AZ where all of our soils are alkaline and we have had a thriving citrus industry for the better part of the last century until orchard lands have been swallowed up by the city. The Arizona's Best citrus tree fertilizer is specifically designed for growing citrus here in the valley and you can usually find that at Home Depot or Lowes. And yes, your citrus trees will be just fine with our alkaline water. It's what all citrus orchards in Arizona have been using for decades.
Where can i find meiwa in phoenix?
Great question Chris. These days I'm not sure if you'll find it anywhere, but we've seen it off and on at Summer Winds Nursery. Richard's Garden Center had them last year as well.
Do you have an email?
I want to show you the brown skin on my Concord grapes. Been in the ground almost a year.
You can find our email on the About tab here on YT. I'll link to it here for you;
www.youtube.com/@EdgeofNowhereFarm/about
Where i can buy this trees?
Hey RPG 37. If you're here in AZ we've found them at Summer Winds and Home Depot.
Where can i get meiwa/nagami kumquat trees in India
Hi subh. I'm not too sure. I've been told by some of our viewers that they have family or friends in the US buy small trees and have them shipped back home to India. I'm just not sure how all of that works.
I am in AZ.
Ah, thanks for clarifying. I responded to your other comment before seeing this one, but the recommendation will apply to you here just fine. One thing to keep in mind, Kumquat trees that are potted do best with afternoon (after 11pm) shade during the summer and full sun from Fall - Spring. This may help get some ripe fruit on your table!
Just picked up a mandarinquat from greenfield nursery! Not on their rootstock, so maybe I’ll keep it in a wine barrel?!
Hmm, may not be a bad idea to start to see how it does. It's much easier to control the environment that way to see how it does before committing it to a permanent home.
Mandarinquat is very good tasting
May I send you pictures with qutions?
Sure thing. Our email address is in the About tab here on UA-cam.
Can you sale me a cutting of your Meiwa?
Hey there Bernard. We don't sell cuttings from the trees, but if you're here in AZ we may be able to work something out. You can email us to discuss. Our email is on the About tab here on YT.
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I live in Las Vegas Nev. R eally would like to have a couple of cuttings
Bad part..no water
One great part about kumquats, they require much less water than most citrus with their smaller size.
I live in WI, it has rained everday for last month almost, but last year a drout that really hirt my garden! At least you get perdictable weather, I just bought seeds, thought I was getting plant because same price as I paid for my blood orange, so pretty disapointed, I have grow tent but haven't hade much luck germinateing citrus ftom found seeds from organic store fruits.
@@jaymystery-i3k gotcha. Yes, we do have predictable weather that's for sure!. The challenge with seeds is you won't know what kind of citrus you'll wind up with. Citrus trees do not reproduce true to type from seed. That's why you'll always find citrus trees on grafted root stocks. Fingers crossed for you that you can get one to make it up there!
Gross hearing you chew
Yeah, I suppose I should have listened when momma said to chew with my mouth closed. :)
lol I enjoyed the chewing-- very asmr😂. I mean it's the full experience we're getting here! Glad you're good natured about nitpickers.
where can i purchase a kumquat tree for a reasonable price in phoenix?
Hey snofagun1814. Your best pricing will be at Home Depot or Lowes. You'll find the Nagami pretty much everywhere.
@@EdgeofNowhereFarm thank you i'll check them out friday