Oval Kumquat (Fortunella margarita) Seeds
Estimated delivery between Marsch 28 and Marsch 31.
The Oval Kumquat (Fortunella margarita) is a small, vibrant citrus fruit known for its unique sweet-sour flavor and edible skin. Unlike other citrus fruits, the entire Kumquat, including its skin, is consumed, offering a delightful combination of tangy pulp and sweet rind. This miniature fruit is perfect for snacking, garnishing, or making marmalades, and its zesty flavor is a refreshing addition to drinks, salads, or desserts. The Oval Kumquat tree is a hardy, compact evergreen, ideal for container gardening, and thrives in warm climates with ample sunlight.
Features & Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Fortunella margarita
- Common Name: Oval Kumquat, Nagami Kumquat
- Fruit Description: Small, oval-shaped fruit with a sweet rind and tangy pulp
- Growth Habit: Compact, evergreen tree or shrub with glossy foliage
- Climate: Prefers subtropical to tropical climates, ideal for USDA zones 9-11
- Height: Typically grows 3-5 feet (1-1.5 meters) tall, can be kept smaller in containers
- Spread: Spreads 3-4 feet (1-1.2 meters) wide
- Planting Season: Best planted in early spring or late winter
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
- Hardiness Zone: Suitable for USDA zones 9-11
- Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, marmalades, garnishes, drinks, salads, desserts
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Organic: Non-GMO, organic seeds for sustainable gardening
The Oval Kumquat is a great choice for gardeners seeking a small, flavorful citrus tree. Its unique, sweet-sour fruit provides versatility in the kitchen, and the compact tree is ideal for smaller spaces or container gardening. Whether you’re growing it for snacking or for making homemade preserves, the Oval Kumquat is sure to impress with its refreshing, tangy taste.
Dhara Seeds
Oval Kumquat (Fortunella margarita) Seeds
Estimated delivery between Marsch 28 and Marsch 31.
The Oval Kumquat (Fortunella margarita) is a small, vibrant citrus fruit known for its unique sweet-sour flavor and edible skin. Unlike other citrus fruits, the entire Kumquat, including its skin, is consumed, offering a delightful combination of tangy pulp and sweet rind. This miniature fruit is perfect for snacking, garnishing, or making marmalades, and its zesty flavor is a refreshing addition to drinks, salads, or desserts. The Oval Kumquat tree is a hardy, compact evergreen, ideal for container gardening, and thrives in warm climates with ample sunlight.
Features & Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Fortunella margarita
- Common Name: Oval Kumquat, Nagami Kumquat
- Fruit Description: Small, oval-shaped fruit with a sweet rind and tangy pulp
- Growth Habit: Compact, evergreen tree or shrub with glossy foliage
- Climate: Prefers subtropical to tropical climates, ideal for USDA zones 9-11
- Height: Typically grows 3-5 feet (1-1.5 meters) tall, can be kept smaller in containers
- Spread: Spreads 3-4 feet (1-1.2 meters) wide
- Planting Season: Best planted in early spring or late winter
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
- Hardiness Zone: Suitable for USDA zones 9-11
- Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, marmalades, garnishes, drinks, salads, desserts
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Organic: Non-GMO, organic seeds for sustainable gardening
The Oval Kumquat is a great choice for gardeners seeking a small, flavorful citrus tree. Its unique, sweet-sour fruit provides versatility in the kitchen, and the compact tree is ideal for smaller spaces or container gardening. Whether you’re growing it for snacking or for making homemade preserves, the Oval Kumquat is sure to impress with its refreshing, tangy taste.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.