Kinzu (Golden Bean kumquat)

bonhe said:

After 3 years of grafting, it is bearing a lot of fruit as this morning. I guess it could have more than 150 fruits!
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Below is the cutting made in this summer. It already has 2 fruits!
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The Vietnamese has a tradition to display the kumquat in the Tết (Vietnamese New Year). The reason is that its orange color fruits will bring the auspicious moment to their family in the whole year!
Bonhe

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JoeR said:

Love it! Its going to be really nice when the fruits turn orange.

I think you should root more cuttings and ship them to me

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bonhe said:

Thank you JoeR.
If you want, I can mail you the branch for cutting when time is suitable.
Bonhe

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JoeR said:

Thanks very much for the offer Bohne,

But I'm mostly just teasing- its more hassle than its worth. I'll just have to hold out till I find a nice one. I havent been able to get citrus to root anyway, even though I've tried a bunch of times .

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bonhe said:

It has a lot of fruit at this time.
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Bonhe

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JoeR said:

Makes me reconsider your offer

Looks like your leaves are a little yellow, same here with my lime and lemon trees. Any comments on that? Add fert or something?

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Bonsai Nut said:

How are your cuttings doing? I am first in line!!

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ianb said:

Wouldn't it be nice to have a friend with some cuttings.......

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bonhe said:

My offer is still there! ;-)
The leaves changes color to yellow due to cold temperature. It is normal.
Bonhe

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Bonsai Nut said:

We just took three 5 gallon buckets of fruit off our Satsuma Mandarin this weekend. It appears they fruit at the same time!
I have a small hindsii that I just got a month ago... as well as some seeds that I am hoping I can get to germinate!

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Bonsai Nut said:

How are your cuttings doing? I am first in line!!

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ianb said:

Wouldn't it be nice to have a friend with some cuttings.......

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JoeR said:

Well I’ll gladly take you up on your offer this time! I can’t resist any longer Just let me know when they’re ready!

I wonder if I could twist the cuttings up real good before I pot them to turn into twisty mame? After all, mame is about the only size Bonsai you can create with these in a reasonable amount of time, or so I hear.

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bonhe said:

How did you care for the seeds prior to planting?

I have about 4 cuttings. They are living, but not go strong as grafting. If you want, I can keep one for you.
Bonhe

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Bonsai Nut said:

Count me in for one!!

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bonhe said:

It is ready. I have to find a way to ship it to you!
Bonhe

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JoeR said:

Awesome, I’m ready, just let me know! How cold hardy are they? Is the cold weather a problem?

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