By Amy Grant For such a tiny fruit, kumquats pack a powerful flavor punch. They are the only citrus that can be eaten in its entirety, both the sweet peel and the tart pulp. Originally native to China, three varieties are now grown commercially in the United States and you can too if you live in Southern California or Florida. So when is kumquat harvest season and how do you harvest kumquats? Read on to learn more. When Do You Pick Kumquats? The word "kumquat" originates from the Cantonese kam kwat, which means "golden orange" and is a traditional gift at the Lunar New Year as a symbol of prosperity. Although often referred to as a type of orange and a member of the citrus family, kumquats are actually classified under the genus Fortunella, named after the horticulturalist Robert Fortune, who was responsible for introducing them to Europe in 1846.
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