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Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« on: October 28, 2021, 08:45:33 PM »
Got an excess of seeds of the all “rare” Kinzu Kumquat. Mine fruited in 1.5 years from seed (in less than favorable conditions). Said to be able to fruit in as little as 8 months. Great for bonsai.

Large handful of fresh fruits (20+ seeds) for $5, $4 shipping to the US.





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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2021, 10:15:13 PM »
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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2021, 08:34:52 AM »
I still have around 40 seeds left if anyone is interested! 100% germination rate with the methods I’ve used.

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« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2021, 06:09:50 AM »
Another round ripened and are ready to go. Pm me if anyone is interested! I also have some rooted cuttings that are in flower as well.



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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2022, 05:39:47 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2022, 11:00:50 PM »
How much for rooted cutting?  Walt

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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2022, 02:07:54 AM »
I still have around 40 seeds left if anyone is interested! 100% germination rate with the methods I’ve used.

Hello @franklazar26
May I ask what method you used? I had some problems with hindsii at germination. Btw do you know if your plant is polyploid or diploid?
Thank you very much for that!
Mikkel

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« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2022, 11:21:13 AM »
That’s odd, my Kinzu had 100% germination. Some were germinating in the fruit lol. I peeled the husks off the seed and threw them in a baggie with a damp paper towel and they all sprouted very very well. I don’t know the Ploidy status of the Kinzu, but being it’s a wild species, I’d assume it’s diploid.

Walt, I currently have my last rooted cuttings spoken for, but I was thinking for $20 plus shipping. Cuttings are about 6 months old now. I’ll have more in the future I hope! I do have several seedlings though ranging from 1-4”. Pm me, we can work something out for seedlings if you wanted one.

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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2022, 09:44:30 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2022, 02:13:09 AM »
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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2022, 11:56:48 AM »
My research indicates the wild Kinzu kumquat is a tetraploid.  There is also a cultivated diploid variety.

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« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2022, 02:10:45 PM »
It's been 40 years since I've done a chromosome count.  But I could still tell a triploid from a tetraploid.  Being off by a few chromosomes would still be close enough.
The GRIN at Riverside website says that the material they got as tetraploid F, hindsii was in fact diploid by their count.

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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2022, 08:57:55 PM »




Almost that time of year again. Let me know if anyone is interested in some. Same pricing as last year.

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« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2022, 09:23:32 PM »
Yes, I;m interested again.  Walt.

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« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2022, 11:16:31 PM »
Yes, I;m interested again.  Walt.

Sounds good Walt, got you on the list for some. I’m also doing some rooted cuttings and grafting of these onto FD.

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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2022, 10:18:20 PM »
I am interested as well.

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« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2022, 09:11:11 AM »
I am interested as well.

They're just starting to orange up, so shouldn't be too long now.

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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2022, 11:02:40 PM »
If you have any extra left over id grab some too! Seeds or plant.
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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2022, 03:18:31 PM »
I still have around 40 seeds left if anyone is interested! 100% germination rate with the methods I’ve used.

Hello @franklazar26
May I ask what method you used? I had some problems with hindsii at germination. Btw do you know if your plant is polyploid or diploid?
Thank you very much for that!
Mikkel

This says the wild form is tetraploid but that there is a diploid variety.

https://citrusvariety.ucr.edu/crc3790

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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #19 on: October 12, 2022, 07:29:03 PM »
Fruits are green but seeds are ripe! Pm me for any interest!

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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #20 on: October 12, 2022, 07:35:53 PM »
Very happy with my order from Frank. Great opportunity to grab some odd ball citrus varieties

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« Reply #21 on: October 12, 2022, 10:40:29 PM »
Very happy with my order from Frank. Great opportunity to grab some odd ball citrus varieties

Thanks hammer! Hope things all grow well for you!

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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #22 on: December 07, 2022, 09:59:14 AM »
Seeds are currently sold out for the season, ill have some seedlings soon for sale!

example from last year's crop planted:



exactly 11 months and a week old in subpar care conditions.

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Re: Kinzu/Hong Kong/Fortunella hindsii seeds
« Reply #23 on: January 16, 2023, 03:51:57 AM »
11 months from germination and it flowers? that is faster than I had hoped.

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« Reply #24 on: February 19, 2024, 09:21:13 AM »
Wondering how the seeds turned out and if there are any available from the  2023 crop?