IPPN = International Plant Phenotyping Network

The finding of the Nordmann Kumquat  was the result of planting many Nagami seeds.  One of them produced a Nagami seedless fruit.  This is also how the Eureka lemon, among others were found.  The new seedless Nordmann was therefore named after the founder George Nordmann of Florida.

Fantastic news, lets hope for a successful large scale commercial eradication program.  Now we need to find a cure for the Chinese virus that is attacking humans.

I guess you could eat them, as in they would not kill you.  There is no juice, nor pulp.  The size of the fruit is about 1/2 to 3/4 the size of a child's  marble, or smaller.  I never actually ate one, but I imagine procimequat fruit would taste like eating a semi dry citrus peal.  A procimequat will normally bloom in about one year after planting seed.  Only value would be ornamental.

I had a procimquat at one time, but I never seen a use for it and got rid of it.  Today I don't remember where I purchased it.

I see on Judy's website that the tree is most productive between summer and autumn.  All finger limes are productive during summer and autumn.  I think Judy is just writing a lot of sales hype.

Marathon mandarin: This variety (formerly known as 1420) is a new seedless, easy-peeler that will be available to Florida’s fresh citrus growers next year. Marathon fruit are easy to peel and are completely seedless under any pollination conditions. Fruit develop good external orange color as the season progresses, are well-flavored and pleasant, and very convenient to eat because of good segment structure. Fruit are larger and firmer than Bingo, and Marathon can be harvested in most cases without the need for expensive clipping.

The name Marathon was chosen to highlight the variety’s unique attribute: an exceptional ability to hold long in good condition on the tree. In the 2015 season, fruit were mature internally by mid-August, although externally they were still green with just the beginning signs of color break. As the season progressed, the Brix went from 12.5 in mid-August up to 17.4 by mid-December. Very significantly, the acidity declined only slightly, and the fruit retained its firm texture while external color became deeper orange. The ability to store fruit for a longer time on the tree can give growers and packers greater flexibility in harvesting to optimize returns and expand the marketing window.

Marathon has been released under the UF/IFAS FAST TRACK citrus release program. An invitation to negotiate will be launched later this year by Florida Foundation Seed Producers (FFSP). Certified trees will be provided to licensed Florida citrus nurseries in early 2019 for budwood increase, and it is expected that Florida growers will be able to place tree orders in mid-late 2019.

I  also have sent citrus seed to foreign  countries.  Have never had any problems doing so.

Fertilizing every day might be too much.  I also have trees in a fast draining medium,  I fertilize them lightly every third watering.  Good to hear your trees are improving.  Thanks for the up date.

Dirt Diva, Starling has not been here sense May of 2015.  I doubt he will ever see your post.

Citradia, how sweet are your Rio Red growing in your environment?  Grapefruit require a lot of heat unites to sweeten.

DMonts, with your tree in a 5-1-1 medium, you will need to be watering more frequently. In hot summer weather with temperatures reaching 90s the tree could requiring water in every 2 or 3 days.  One good thing is you will never have to worry about over watering.  5-1-1 is almost impossible to over water.