Thank you very much!

"Dave Poole" wrote in message
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On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 22:48:12 +0100, "Jaffa"
wrote:

Can anyone give me some information on these?
How to grow them etc..........

They require similar treatment to most Citrus, although it has to be
said they are somewhat easier to grow than lemons and oranges. A
slightly acid compost, regular watering in summer and feeding with a
relatively high nitrogen fertiliser such as Chempak no2 will keep them
very happy. They need full sun to do well and enjoy being placed out
of doors in a sheltered spot for the summer (June - end of September).

Kumquats can grow well and fruit successfully against a sunny wall,
permanently out of doors in the very far south, but are best
overwintered under glass and maintained at above 5C. During the
winter, allow the compost to dry out slightly between waterings and
cease feeding between October and March.

Main pests are scale and red spider. The latter is encouraged by hot,
arid surroundings and these should be avoided at all costs. If
wintered indoors, try to keep the plants in a cool, bright room rather
than subjecting them to central heating.

HTH
Dave Poole
Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK
Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C.
Growing season: March - November