- Pictures
- Origin
- China
- Harvest Time
- 2–3 years from seed, or 1–2 years from grafted plant. Frequency: 1 main harvest per year (fruiting season varies by climate, often winter to early spring); some varieties may fruit more than once in tropical conditions
- Usage
- Culinary, Nutritional, Ornamental
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Shurb, Small-Tree
- Planting Distance
- 3–5 meters between trees (depending on rootstock and management goals)
- Nutritional Info
- High in vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants (especially in peel)
- Strata Category
- Medium
- How to eat
- Eat fresh and whole (wash before). You can also put them in salads, make candied kumquats, jam, tea, sauces and chutneys or use them in baked goods.
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 3. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 15. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 5. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 23. September - Weekly Food Basket
- Medicinal Uses
- Immune support, digestive aid, anti-inflammatory
- Life Cycle
- Climax
- Spanish Name
- Quinoto
- Category
- Fruit
- Scientific Name
- Citrus japonica
- Edible parts
- Fruit
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited June 8, 2025.Open in Notion