Kumquats
金桔 · limau kumkuat
Kumquats in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Not usually on shelves this month.
ChinaTaiwan
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Skip this month (2)
CN
ChinaGuangxi (Yangshuo)
Off seasonRound kumquat, Rongan kumquat
Not shipping now
Nov–Feb, perfect timing for Chinese New Year.
TW
TaiwanYilan
Off seasonRound and oval kumquats
Not shipping now
Dec–Mar.
How to pick at the shelf
- LookBright orange, glossy and firm.
- LeavesFresh green leaves still attached are a good sign.
- AvoidSoft, shrivelled or brown-spotted fruit.
At home
KeepFridge
Lasts2 weeks
Keep in a bag in the fridge. They also preserve well in honey or salt.
Buying tips (2)
- Kumquats are eaten whole, skin and all: the skin is sweet and the flesh tart.
- Potted kumquat plants for Chinese New Year are decorative, not for eating.
Common questions
- When is kumquats season in Singapore?
- China: Dec–Feb; Taiwan: Jan–Mar. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's kumquats is best in October?
- Kumquats is not usually on shelves in October.
- How do I pick a ripe kumquats?
- Look: Bright orange, glossy and firm. Leaves: Fresh green leaves still attached are a good sign. Avoid: Soft, shrivelled or brown-spotted fruit.
- How should I store kumquats?
- Fridge. Lasts 2 weeks. Keep in a bag in the fridge. They also preserve well in honey or salt.