Sudachi Hybrid Yuzu
$59.97
Prized in Japan for its very flavorful juice, Sudachi is a cross of Mandarin Orange and Yuzu. The unique, spicy juice from golf ball size Sudachi fruit is used to flavour soups, fish dishes and even ice cream and other desserts. Higher in Vitamin C than Lemons, Sudachi fruit is often picked green, when its flavor is most pronounced. One of the hardiest citrus, rated for Zone 7, but a bit risky to grow over winter outdoors in Ontario, but worth trying! Also works great in a large pot, which is brought inside each winter.
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Description
Prized in Japan for its very flavorful juice, Sudachi is a cross of Mandarin Orange and Yuzu. The unique, spicy juice from golf ball size Sudachi fruit is used to flavour soups, fish dishes and even ice cream and other desserts. Higher in Vitamin C than Lemons, Sudachi fruit is often picked green, when its flavor is most pronounced. One of the hardiest citrus, rated for Zone 7, but a bit risky to grow over winter outdoors in Ontario, but worth trying! Also works great in a large pot, which is brought inside each winter.
Latin Name: Citrus sudachi
Site and Soil: This Hybrid Yuzu can be grown outdoors in regions with mild winters. It likes 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil. If growing it in a pot, in the winter place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained.
Rootstock Description: Flying Dragon is a hardy and very dwarfing rootstock for Citrus that induces very early flowering and fruit production. Trees grown on Flying Dragon will rarely exceed 8 ft. in height and will often produce fruit the year they are planted.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. You can help it set fruit by taking a small brush and moving pollen from flower to flower.
Hardiness: Sudachi is related to Yuzu and other hardy citrus and should be hardy to at least -12° C.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 1-2 ft. in height
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: Late fall to winter.
Yield: 40-50 fruit.
Pests & Diseases: While outside, Citrus plants will likely not be bothered by insect pests. Be on the lookout for slugs. Indoors, Citrus can have mites and/or aphids. Watch carefully for any problems and treat with an insecticidal soap or wash them off. We have not seen any disease problems on our Citrus plants.