Eating a kumquat is as easy as eating a grape – there’s no peeling necessary; you just pop this bite-sized citrus fruit into your mouth peel and all and enjoy the burst of sweet-tart flavor over your tongue! In contrast with other citrus fruits, the peel of the kumquat is sweet and edible, while the juicy… Read more »
A kumquat isn’t much bigger than a grape, yet this bite-sized fruit fills your mouth with a big burst of sweet-tart citrus flavor. What’s a kumquat? Originally grown in China, the word “kumquat” means “golden orange” in Cantonese. Considerably smaller than an orange, however, the kumquat’s not much bigger than a grape, but don’t let… Read more »
What’s more delightful than a lemon tree? With fragrant dark green leaves, delicate blossoms and brilliant yellow fruits, a lemon tree on your patio or in your sunroom makes an excellent addition to your garden – and that’s not even taking into account the fruit that adds zest and brightness to many a dish or drink!… Read more »
Q: What sweet-tart fruit isn’t often seen in grocery stores, but is a favorite of many chefs (and would-be chefs)? A: The Meyer lemon! What is a Meyer lemon, you ask? Meyer lemons get their name from Frank Meyer, a Department of Agriculture employee who collected a sample of the fruit while traveling and brought it to… Read more »
When people see grapefruit, weight loss might be the first thing that comes to mind. But don’t let the so-called “grapefruit diet” with all its negative connotations turn you off trying this super food! If you’ve never tried Rio Red Grapefruit, you’re in for a treat: the taste is entirely different from the acidic, bitter… Read more »
Love citrus? Consider adding an indoor citrus tree to your sunroom or other indoor space! In addition to bringing a dose of sunshine to a dull winter day, a bright, cheery citrus tree looks lovely in a pot and produces delicious, juicy citrus fruits you can add to everything from cocktails to classic dishes. With… Read more »
Have you been thinking about adding an orange tree to your outdoor garden (or a dwarf orange tree to your indoor/outdoor garden)? That’s a great idea! But what kind of orange tree should you get? There are many types of oranges available, but a great place to start is with two very popular orange varieties:… Read more »
What do you get when you cross a juicy, tart key lime with a cold-hardy, sweet-peel kumquat fruit? You get a limequat: a delicious, fragrant and cold-hardy citrus fruit with an edible peel! Versatile little limequats are also desirable for their juiciness, and have a sweeter, more orange-like taste than key limes. Like their parent… Read more »
Some feel flowers fit every occasion, but we think you might want to consider sending your loved one a tree – specifically, a cocktail tree! What’s a Cocktail Plant? A fruit cocktail tree or cocktail plant is a tree that bears several related fruits. A dwarf fruit cocktail can be kept in a container, which makes it… Read more »
Where you tempted the last time you saw a Meyer lemon tree for sale? We won’t judge – there are good reasons for you to buy one (or more)! Apart from the fact that lemon lovers will be able to enjoy their favorite fruit almost year-round with a Meyer lemon tree, the dwarf varieties of… Read more »
Grow a variety of citrus fruits anywhere, anytime It always happens…when cutting limes for cocktails or lemons into wedges for a cup of tea, you stop and think for a moment how nice it would be to have several fruit trees of your own. There’s just something uniquely appealing about the idea of plucking fruit… Read more »
Small in size but big on flavor, kumquat fruit are a healthy, tasty addition to your diet. To a novice, at first glance it might be mistaken for a tangerine-colored grape tomato. It’s got a funny name. When people eat it, they consume the whole thing – skin and all. As for the flavor…well, to paraphrase… Read more »
In this crazy world where we have to rush from one thing to the next, finding something to keep us grounded is a must. Some people go on a retreat to the mountains or vacations near the beach to relax. But did you know that you can find your little piece of heaven right in… Read more »
Keeping Your Citrus Tree Safe When the Temperature Falls Think you need to move to Florida if you want to enjoy a juicy lime picked fresh from your own lime tree? Think again – with a few precautions and careful tending, many types of lime trees can thrive in growing zone 9a and above. And, thanks… Read more »
You might not be familiar with the name Kumquat but you must have seen small, oval fruits that look like baby oranges when visiting a farmer’s market. It is definitely fruit and is not a vegetable. If you have seen tiny oval oranges somewhere, then most likely those are kumquats for sale. But what exactly… Read more »
Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs that belong to the Rutaceae family. Fruits in this genus include orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, tangelo, pomelo, and more. D-Limonene D-limonene is a compound found in oranges and lemons that can be found in its peel and zest. It is an effective insect repellent. D-limonene is… Read more »
