Kumquats
There are two varieties that Buck Brand grows, Nagami and Meiwa. Both are thought to have originated in China, but some varieties have come via Japan.
The Nagami is oval-shaped and has a sweet peel and a tart flesh. The Meiwa is mostly round and both its flesh and skin are sweet. Both are eaten whole. Some customers say that it is beneficial to roll the fruit between the palms of the hand. This ruptures the oil sacks in the skin and leaves a very pleasant aroma. The fruit grow on small compact trees with smallish leaves that grow less that 10 feet high. The tree bears early, but is usually 4-6 years old before it bears any quantity of fruit. The fruit is usually picked with the stem attached, which keeps it from spoiling. This, plus the small size of the fruit, makes it very labour intensive.
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