Funny how things make it to ones bench...I assumed these needed to winter in a tropical room. Being citrus... Yeah, didn't do any research...just assumed when I seen a friend add one to their collection. I am very happy with the few tropical I do own. But I'm full. Could I add more, yes...but they are a lot more work come winter than my dormant trees. Those dormant trees makes me appreciate the lazy days of winter.
Had one reach out to me to ask to see a companion planting I had...Matt O had sent him my way. Ended up talking trees...and he mentioned this species. I stated...I have no room for more tropical. That's when he said...I'm pretty certain your winter set up that it could winter in there...I paused...and then sent Jason a message asking him. So that was how I ventured down the path in acquiring a kumquat. All in one days time. But honestly...I needed some retail therapy. Lots going on here...that I can't get into.
This article/blog on kumquats...one actually mentions keeping it in a cold greenhouse. That is refreshing since that is the plan with the one coming in this week. I really want no more tropical to deal with. I prefer lazy winters of dormant trees. Not that I don't love my tropical...but, those with large collections in colder climates...are extremely dedicated...and I commend them.
Just curious...seeing a few with kumquat here. How you go about wintering yours. Jason Schley said they can winter easily in my cold greenhouse. I've read they do well with dormancy. So I'm not really concerned. Just curious...I know another northerner who will winter his with the tropcial. So it will be interesting to see how two different directions of wintering...how the tree reacts come spring.
An article of one wintering in a cold greenhouse. This made me just feel, that I got this. New species...is like a new side path...of learning.
KUMQUATS ARE RIPENING IN THE GREENHOUSE As we enter the Holiday season, and the winter solstice, the rare fruits of winter arrive in the markets that were common winter fruits in Asia. Persimmons. …
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Not surprising to many...that this one has ended up on my bench. Quirky...for sure.
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