Kumquat Growth Environmental Conditions and Characteristics

Kumquat Growth Environmental Conditions and Requirements

Kumquat is an evergreen small tree or shrub with great ornamental and edible value. It generally prefers to grow in a warm, humid and sunny environment. Insufficient light will affect the fruiting rate. In addition, it prefers a cool climate in summer.

Kumquat Growth Temperature

Kumquat likes a warm environment. The most suitable growth temperature for kumquat is around 22-29 degrees. During the growth period, it needs to be kept in a place with sufficient light. It has a certain degree of cold resistance, and the lowest temperature it can generally withstand is 0 degrees.

Kumquat growth humidity

Kumquat likes a humid environment. During the maintenance period, it is necessary to keep watering only when the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when watering. Generally, kumquats grown in pots only need to be watered once every 3-5 days. The frequency of watering can be increased during the peak growth period.

Kumquat growing soil

Kumquats mostly grow in subtropical regions. When planting kumquats, it is more suitable to plant them in acidic soil that is deep, fertile, well-drained and loose. The best soil for planting is a mixture of humus and red soil.

Kumquat growth cycle and process

Kumquat will bear golden fruits. Generally, kumquat will bloom four times a year, and the flowering time is mainly concentrated in summer and autumn. Generally, around mid-to-late October every year, the kumquat fruits will slowly mature.