My Fukushu kumquat on C35 is flowering again.
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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
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seed grown in ground Fukushu kumquat trees.
Comments (21)If 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)....See MoreFukushu kumquat #1
Comments (21)My Fukushu is planted near a fence (South side) and it has not gotten any direct sunlight since, probably, Dec, 1-3. I think I will have this problem at least for a month. I am using a 80W LED Growlight bulb to fix the problem. Am I crazy to do it for an outdoor plant for 4-5 hours? Are there any true benefits? Is indirect sunlight enough for a tree for some time during winter months?...See MoreFukushu on C35 growing
Comments (13)Fukushu are edible out of hand. Very Citrusy not that sweet, peel to me is neutral. I think its probably best used as cut/squeeze in a seltzer water or in cooking or as marmalade. I can't imagine downing more than one or two. I've had them seed free or a few seeds who knows why....See Morelooking for fukushu kumquat
Comments (1)One green world is by far the best choice. There are some minor compatibility problems between Fukushu and the C35 rootstock 4 winds uses. Flying dragon will add 5 F added hardiness to your tree and will reduce the root pruning needed, if potted, by half. The speed at which a kumquat grows matches the speed of Flying dragons growth...See Moreponcirusguy6b452xx
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