seed grown in ground Fukushu kumquat trees.
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Comments (1)Lots of trees have small/sparse roots and if nature hasn't seen fit to trim them in the wild to accommodate that, I don't think you need to worry much. But I might consider a shorter, wider container if you're worried. They look happy enough and I don't believe in messing with success :-)....See Moreany seed grown, potted kumquat trees that fruit
Comments (37)Damp-off of very young seedlings has never been that much of a problem for me, but I think the reason for that may be how I germinate them to begin with. It's a cue I took from my mother, which is basically to put the seeds in the same pot (around the edges of the pot) with an adult plant then water the adult plant the way I normally would. It means I don't use bottom heat and whatnot, so things sprout when it naturally becomes warm enough for them, but pretty much I don't worry as much about damp-off because there are older roots using the same water in the same pot. It's when I take the babies out that I experience problems. As I mentioned, I actually put some young Calamondins back with their Rangpur Lime host plant to recover after this winter. The other thing I practice quite a lot is the theory that it's not dead until it's dead and even if I'm sure its dead, it's worth a shot. You wouldn't believe the number of citrus seedlings and cutting grown figs I had come back to life after the moving issue the spring before last. I actually use the much maligned self watering pots, but not as self watering pots. The designers would say I'm using them totally backwards. I'll go down my line of trees and tip them to dump the water if I notice water actually standing in any of the reservoirs. (I can't imagine using them to "self water" because what that really does is create a high water table for root rot.) If you've ever taken a moment to look at one of those things empty, the bottom of the pot that sits inside the reservoir is like a pasta strainer. So long as the reservoir is always empty, drainage isn't a problem....See MoreSpring May 2019
Comments (14)Haven't taken any pictures lately, will try and do some soon now that I am back home after another trip out to see my son. But I did harvest some Mexican Sweet Limes yesterday! They certainly have a very distinct aroma, and with just a bit of sugar make a very floral, with a touch of some spice, drink. Just washing the fruit released the skin oils and filled my kitchen! I would hesitate to use any to cook with, the distinctive flavor would overpower the dish, I think. KC On a different note, I haven't been able to upload any photos, but I was able to upload a screenshot of my photo! So some formats are working and some are not! :(...See More4 seed grown 3 year old Meiwa kumquat trees.
Comments (16)I feed them Miracle Gro 24-8-16 half strength weekly or when needed. They get 16 hours of light daily from the time they come inside till they go outside. lots of light. The temperature inside the can is 10F higher than the room air and is humid. Light put on new shoot outside in early fall. Seedlings under a bucket light with a daylight 23 watt CFL. Temperature rise 20F. 85F inside. 3/4 of the growth happen during fall, winter, and spring. This gives me about a 6 year old plant in 2 years. Beyond this the grow is only a little better than normal. Steve...See Moreponcirusguy6b452xx
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoA Fukushu kumquat grafted on grapefruit seedling rootstock in 2014 (exactly 2 years ago). Graft point is painted white, the 5 leaves under the graft area are rootstock leaves (in fact the first ever 5 leaves of the rootstock).
This is the first flowering after grafting, and during winter it stayed in a warm room, without cold rest.
Pot is now 5 liter, made from polypropylene non-woven fabric.
Soil is generic potting soil + perlite + cheramzit + earthworms :D.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoeSilviu I missed your post while I was gone. Your tree looks very nice. Now that I just saw your tree how did the fruit turn out and how is your tree today.
Seed grown Fukushu just un glassed for the winter
completed 2nd winter outside under glass.
closer view of small shoots just breaking out.
sunshine (zone 6a, Ontario,Canada)
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5 years agoeSilviu
5 years agoIf you opened this thread, I will add the evolution of my fukushu kumquat grafted on rio red grefruit seedling in 2014.
It is now in 15-20L airpot, with generic potting soil amended with perlite, keramzit and bark. It is in the new location for 2 months, and this week flowered nicely. New little branches grew from the vertical stem (the last watersprout), growth that stopped now (right after full moon).
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3 years agoSeed grown in ground Fukushu kumquat tree completing 4 winter outside.
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