Oval Kumquat (Fortunella margarita)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Fortunella margarita is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; They can also be used in jellies, preserves etc or as a flavouring.; The whole fruit, rind as well, is eaten raw.; It is best to first squeeze and massage the fruit in order to combine the flavours of the flesh and the rind.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)