Very nice plants. But it seems to me that your Marumi is a Changshou Kumquat or Fufkushu, or Obovata. The shape of the leaves is very specific to this variety.
Thanks for the feedback. That's interesting to know. I bought it from a local nursery around 5 years ago. I'm fairly certain that it was sourced from 4 winds growers in CA. Perhaps it got mislabeled.
For citrus, I'm using coconut husks. The climate here is cool and wet for most of the year, and coconut husks drain really fast, but also keep the roots moist and aerated. I do bring my trees inside the greenhouse during the winter.
@@debbiecurtis4021 I just make sure I give the coconut husk chips two long soaks in clean water to remove the salt and other dissolved solids before using.
Thanks for watching. Are you looking for suggestions about where to purchase a citrus tree? My favorite citrus tree online seller is madisoncitrusnursery.com/
During summer, I watch the temperatures and humidity and adjust the watering schedule as needed, but normally it's every other day. In my climate, citrus doesn't do well in the ground. I'm experimenting with a couple of in-ground trifoliate citrus in a microclimate, being on the South side of the house and a bit out of the rain. They survived the winter, but they look a little rough. We'll see what they look like as it warms up in the spring and summer.
I usually use an organic vegetable fertilizer when the plants are outside in the summer, and in the winter, if they need it, I use a slow release synthetic, like Osmocote. Synthetic doesn't smell like chicken manure, so that's why I prefer it when the plant is indoors.
@@EastsideGardening Buddhas hand blood orange myer lemon satsumas papaya star fruit passion fruit and avocados paw paws and a bunch of seedlings just to experiment
@@amysnipes4245 Thanks for watching. You might want to check out the channel of my friend who is in Virginia Beach. I think it's fairly close to you, probably a similar climate. ruclips.net/channel/UC8hXAwBzArNY0S4kCXULfEQ
Thanks for watching. I don't have a Meiwa yet, but I should have some rootstocks ready grafting in the spring. Meiwa has been on the scion wish list for awhile, and I'll try to find some to order in the spring. This Marumi's fruit is quite juicy and tasty; and some are the size of golf balls. The Nagami's fruits have been pretty good size, and delicious, too.
Very nice plants. But it seems to me that your Marumi is a Changshou Kumquat or Fufkushu, or Obovata. The shape of the leaves is very specific to this variety.
Thanks for the feedback. That's interesting to know. I bought it from a local nursery around 5 years ago. I'm fairly certain that it was sourced from 4 winds growers in CA. Perhaps it got mislabeled.
I like your kumquat trees! They look healthy. What fertilizer do you use?
I use organic fertilizer by Espoma when they're outside. If I need to fertilize in winter when they're indoors, I use osmocote, which is isn't stinky.
What soil do you use? I want to grow my own kumquat.
For citrus, I'm using coconut husks. The climate here is cool and wet for most of the year, and coconut husks drain really fast, but also keep the roots moist and aerated. I do bring my trees inside the greenhouse during the winter.
@@EastsideGardening Thank you. I'll try to get coconut husks
@@debbiecurtis4021 I just make sure I give the coconut husk chips two long soaks in clean water to remove the salt and other dissolved solids before using.
Is coconut husk the same as coco coir? Can I use coco coir?
Wish you “sold” them more instead of just vlogging about it
Thanks for watching. Are you looking for suggestions about where to purchase a citrus tree? My favorite citrus tree online seller is madisoncitrusnursery.com/
How often do you water in the summer & when is it a good time to plant citrus on the ground.
During summer, I watch the temperatures and humidity and adjust the watering schedule as needed, but normally it's every other day. In my climate, citrus doesn't do well in the ground. I'm experimenting with a couple of in-ground trifoliate citrus in a microclimate, being on the South side of the house and a bit out of the rain. They survived the winter, but they look a little rough. We'll see what they look like as it warms up in the spring and summer.
You have the magic with plants
Ah, very kind words. Thanks for watching!
They're all happy plants. What fertilizer do you use?
I usually use an organic vegetable fertilizer when the plants are outside in the summer, and in the winter, if they need it, I use a slow release synthetic, like Osmocote. Synthetic doesn't smell like chicken manure, so that's why I prefer it when the plant is indoors.
@EastsideGardening ok that's great thanks
Their beautiful plants.
Thanks so much for watching!
Western Washington citrus so many people doing it now year 5 for me
Oh nice! What are you growing?
@@EastsideGardening Buddhas hand blood orange myer lemon satsumas papaya star fruit passion fruit and avocados paw paws and a bunch of seedlings just to experiment
@@natemurphy4367 Nice collection!
Where are you located?
I'm in Western Washington state, near Seattle.
@@EastsideGardening Thanks. I'm in Delaware, always looking for a RUclipsr in my growing zone.
Happiness and health in 2022.
@@amysnipes4245 Thanks for watching. You might want to check out the channel of my friend who is in Virginia Beach. I think it's fairly close to you, probably a similar climate. ruclips.net/channel/UC8hXAwBzArNY0S4kCXULfEQ
They look very nice. Do you have a Meiwa?
Thanks for watching. I don't have a Meiwa yet, but I should have some rootstocks ready grafting in the spring. Meiwa has been on the scion wish list for awhile, and I'll try to find some to order in the spring. This Marumi's fruit is quite juicy and tasty; and some are the size of golf balls. The Nagami's fruits have been pretty good size, and delicious, too.