Citrus Growers Forum

mrtexas · Posted: Mon 21 Jan, 2008 2:03 am

I've got quite a few this year. I made 18 pints of marmalade. I'm eating a few every day but no way I can eat them all!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c163/mr-tx/ChangShouKumquats.jpg

Skeeter · Posted: Mon 21 Jan, 2008 12:08 pm

What is it like taste wise? More like Nagami or Miewa?

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Millet · Posted: Mon 21 Jan, 2008 4:47 pm

I have a Changshou kumquat tree. I would rate the Changshous very high for its ornamental value. The leaf size, shape and deep leaf color along with tree size and the smaller golden size fruit all combine to make a very attractive tree. - Millet

JoeReal · Posted: Mon 21 Jan, 2008 4:50 pm

I'll assume the flesh would be as sour as Calamondin since they also make fantastic marmalades.

mrtexas · Posted: Mon 21 Jan, 2008 11:03 pm

Skin is thick and really good, closer to meiwa, juicy, somewhat sour juice, sometimes get as big as a satsuma. Marmalaide is very mild. I used to make marmalaide from sour orange but got tired of the bite.

Davidmac · Posted: Tue 22 Jan, 2008 11:03 pm

Now if only I could find some of these Changshou kumquats here in Florida! Sounds like it would make a great addition to the kumquats that thrive here.Unfortunately the laws are stacked against us hardy citrus collectors right now Shocked

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