1. Kumquats

2. Kumquats Kumquats grow on a 8 to 15 foot slow-growing evergreen shrub. The leaves are dark glossy green. The fruit resembles a very small oval shaped orange.

3. Kumquats Kumquats originated in China, appearing in literature as early as the 12 th century. Today they are cultivated in China, SoToday they are cultivated in China, So Today they are cultivated in China, South Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Japan, the Middle East, Europe, southern Pakistan, and the southern United States.

4. Kumquats Kumquats are often eaten raw. They are consumed whole as the skin is sweet and the juicy center tart and salty. They are best if gently rolled between the fingers before eating as this releases the essential oils in the rind. They are also candied or preserved in marmalade and jelly.

5. Kumquats Reference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumquat Children’s Literature about Kumquats Kumquat May, I’ll Always Love You By Cynthia D. Grant