Spanish Name
Quinoto
Scientific Name
Citrus japonica
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
Fruit
Recipes
Growth Type
ShurbSmall-Tree
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalOrnamental
Life Cycle
Climax
Origin
China
Strata Category
Medium
How to eat
Eat fresh and whole (wash before). You can also put them in salads, make candied kumquats, jam, tea, sauces and chutneys or use them in baked goods.
Nutritional Info
High in vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants (especially in peel)
Medicinal Uses
Immune support, digestive aid, anti-inflammatory
Planting Distance
3–5 meters between trees (depending on rootstock and management goals)
Harvest Time
2–3 years from seed, or 1–2 years from grafted plant. Frequency: 1 main harvest per year (fruiting season varies by climate, often winter to early spring); some varieties may fruit more than once in tropical conditions
