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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 | Kumquat (Citrus japonica 'Centennial Variegated') is an amazing plant species that is both beautiful and beneficial. Not only does it have a unique taste - tart but sweet - it has an amazing growth habit, with stunning, variegated foliage. This small citrus tree bears fragrant, white flowers and colorful fruits that ripen in the winter. The kumquat's evergreen branches provide year-round interest in the garden, while its edible fruits offer an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. The kumqu | Loamy Soil | 6.1 - 6.5 | |||||
| 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 |