Meiwa Kumquat
Source Tree from Sunset Nursery (Summerwinds Nursery in Mesa, Jan 2017)
Beautiful tree, I love the dark green foliage and the small leaves. Fruit is mostly round, not quite spherical but slightly oval shaped from stem to tip (much rounder than Nagami though). Fruits are about the size of a quarter.
Meiwa kumquats are very sweet. You eat these in one shot, skin and all. There is an intense spicy orange flavor from the zest (not quite bitter) but there is also an associated intense sweetness. The flesh is slightly orange-y flavored and both sweet / tart. When you eat the entire kumquat in one shot, it is a really fun eating experience.
Besides being delicious, kumquats are exceptionally good for you. Most of the nutrients and antioxidants in citrus is in the peel which is usually inedible. But with kumquats, you are getting a huge dose of vitamin C, and tons of antioxidants. So when you start to feel a cold coming on, eat a kumquat!
Meiwa kumquats are very sweet. You eat these in one shot, skin and all. There is an intense spicy orange flavor from the zest (not quite bitter) but there is also an associated intense sweetness. The flesh is slightly orange-y flavored and both sweet / tart. When you eat the entire kumquat in one shot, it is a really fun eating experience.
Besides being delicious, kumquats are exceptionally good for you. Most of the nutrients and antioxidants in citrus is in the peel which is usually inedible. But with kumquats, you are getting a huge dose of vitamin C, and tons of antioxidants. So when you start to feel a cold coming on, eat a kumquat!
Meiwa, Feb 2018
Meiwa, Feb 2018
Apr 2018, flower buds
May 2018, flowers
