Do you know kumquat?

The kumquat is a citrus fruit that kind of looks like an orange but is oval-shaped and much smaller (1-2 inches). People first grew kumquat trees, also known as fortunella, in China in the 1700s.

The name “kumquat” combines the Chinese words “gam,” meaning gold, and “gwat,” another word for tangerines. The tree came to Europe and the United States in the 1800s. It grows best in warmer areas but can stand up to the cold.

Kumquats have a sweet skin, which you can eat. The inside may have a few seeds. It’s not very juicy, and sometimes it’s sour enough to make your eyes water.

There are several types of kumquats. The most popular are:

Nagami
Marumi
Meiwa

Nagami kumquats are oval or pear-shaped and taste sour, while Marumi and Meiwa are rounder and sweeter. If you’re thinking about growing kumquats in your yard, the Meiwa tree is a popular choice for home planting.

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