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Kumquat Varietals


Below is a list of all known varietals for Kumquat. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.


Varietal Name Description Soil Texture pH Range Organic Matter Salinity Level Hardiness Zone Humidity Water (in/wk)
Centennial Variegated A variegated kumquat with striped skin and sweet-tart flavor, suitable for both ornamental and culinary uses. Loamy Soil 6.1 - 6.5 Low (1% - 2%) 4 - 8 Moderate
Fukushu A hybrid variety with large, round fruit and a sweet, juicy rind and pulp, often used in culinary dishes. Loamy Soil 6.1 - 6.5 Low (1% - 2%) 4 - 8 Moderate
Hong Kong Wild A small, wild variety with more seeds and a tart, bitter taste, often used for ornamental purposes. Loamy Soil 6.1 - 6.5 Low (1% - 2%) 4 - 8 Moderate
Jiangsu A lesser-known variety from China, larger in size with a balanced sweet-tart flavor, used in traditional Chinese cooking. Loamy Soil 6.1 - 6.5 Low (1% - 2%) 4 - 8 Moderate
Marumi A small, round kumquat with a thin, sweet rind and mildly tart pulp, commonly used for preserves. Loamy Soil 6.1 - 6.5 Low (1% - 2%) 4 - 8 Moderate
Meiwa A round kumquat variety that is sweeter and less acidic, known for its mild flavor and soft rind. Loamy Soil 6.1 - 6.5 Low (1% - 2%) 4 - 8 Moderate
Nagami The most common kumquat variety, oblong in shape with a tart, juicy flesh and sweet edible rind. Loamy Soil 6.1 - 6.5 Low (1% - 2%) 4 - 8 Moderate
Nordmann Seedless A seedless variety of the Nagami kumquat, known for its ease of eating and mild flavor. Loamy Soil 6.1 - 6.5 Low (1% - 2%) 4 - 8 Moderate