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sweetpetal
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(2008/2/24 15:11) Kumquat 'Fortuella japonica'
Ihave just bought a standardised Kumquat 'Fortunella japonica'.
The bottom of the label says 'for decoration only'. Surely not as they are supposed to be deliscious.
Any good tips out there for caring for this plant please?
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Etto
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(2008/2/27 20:46) Re: Kumquat 'Fortuella japonica'
Dear sweetpetal,

The short answer is : "yes, it is edible, but ..."
To elaborate a little, there is no doubt about the palability of Fortunella japonica. Every Fortunella species, except maybe Fortunella hindsii, is edible.
Fortunella japonica is very edible. No problem.

However, I would advise caution about eating any existing fruit on the tree. I have heard that producers that heavily use pesticides and insecticide just don't bother to warn about the temporary inebility of the fruit, and simply label the whole plant as "inedible", which in fact is not true, as it is just a temporary statement.

Conclusion : don't take the chance to eat any existing fruit on that tree, just in case. However, the next crop will be 100% fine 8-)
Etto
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Jasper
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(2010/1/29 8:30) Re: Kumquat 'Fortuella japonica'

I love kumquats, they're one of the very rare Citrus to have a sweet rind. So they can be eaten whole. 


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GreenThumb
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(2010/2/1 19:42) Re: Kumquat 'Fortuella japonica'

Sweet rind yes, but if I recall well, japonica is the round type of kumquat, far more acidic than margarita!


 

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