How the Kumquat fruit got its name

Artesian · 04-17-2015, 02:23 PM

How the Kumquat got its name

Back in the 1800’s Orphus Quat explored the Asia –Pacific area. He landed on one of the islands in the Pacific and made friends with the natives. They shared many different kinds of food there and one type was a very tasty fruit. Orpheus was so impressed with the fruit that he took some of it back to England with him. On his second voyage to the same island he spotted the natives in boats that were full of the fruit rowing out to meet him chanting “ Here come Quat” and that is how it got its name “ Kumquat”

Steve

Last edited by Artesian; 04-18-2015 at 07:48 AM.

**PJ1** · 04-18-2015, 03:47 AM

The Cantonese would be surprised to hear that. The name comes from "kum" (golden) "quat" (good fortune) which is why it is prominent at Chinese New Year. Good image though.

photolady95 · 04-18-2015, 05:03 AM

And though that's a nice photo and nice story, those aren't Kumquat. Kumquat is a citris fruit, while what you've got there is a Loquat (locally known as Japanese Plum).

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumquat

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loquat

I have one of each plant in my yard.

tim60 · 04-18-2015, 05:05 AM

Originally posted by Artesian

How the Kumquat got its name

Back in the 1800’s Orphus Quat explored the Asia –Pacific area. He landed on one of the islands in the Pacific and made friends with the natives. They shared many different kinds of food there and one type was a very tasty fruit. Orpheus was so impressed with the fruit that he took some of it back to England with him. On his second voyage to the same island he spotted the natives in boats that were full of the fruit chanting “ Here Kum Quat” and that is how it got its name “ Kumquat”

Steve

The image is of a pome fruit, loquat. They have a very large seed in the middle. Ripen mid to late spring, and are eaten by peeling the skin. They result in a brown stain on the hands from the juice. Taste good.

Artesian · 04-18-2015, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by PJ1

The Cantonese would be surprised to hear that. The name comes from "kum" (golden) "quat" (good fortune) which is why it is prominent at Chinese New Year. Good image though.

PJ1,
Thanks.

I just made up the story. Maybe the Cantonese would find it amusing. The first reference to the fruit was in the 12th century by the Chinese..
Steve

---------- Post added 04-18-2015 at 08:59 AM ----------

Originally posted by photolady95

And though that's a nice photo and nice story, those aren't Kumquat. Kumquat is a citris fruit, while what you've got there is a Loquat (locally known as Japanese Plum).

Wiki: Kumquat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wiki: Loquat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I have one of each plant in my yard.

Photo Lady,

You are correct. I wondered who would notice it. The story would not work with " Here loquat "

Steve

---------- Post added 04-18-2015 at 09:02 AM ----------

Originally posted by tim60

The image is of a pome fruit, loquat. They have a very large seed in the middle. Ripen mid to late spring, and are eaten by peeling the skin. They result in a brown stain on the hands from the juice. Taste good.

Tim60,

It is in the citrus family and is tasty. A lot of work for such little fruit. We have eaten them for many years. the plant is at least 40 years old as it was in our yard when we bought the house in 1975. We almost lost it during a hard freeze here in Houston TX. a few years back but it is a hardy plant.

Steve

04-17-2015, 02:23 PM	#1
Artesian Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 365	How the Kumquat fruit got its name How the Kumquat got its name Back in the 1800’s *Orphus Quat* explored the Asia –Pacific area. He landed on one of the islands in the Pacific and made friends with the natives. They shared many different kinds of food there and one type was a very tasty fruit. Orpheus was so impressed with the fruit that he took some of it back to England with him. On his second voyage to the same island he spotted the natives in boats that were full of the fruit rowing out to meet him chanting “ Here come Quat” and that is how it got its name “ Kumquat” Steve Last edited by Artesian; 04-18-2015 at 07:48 AM.

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	The Cantonese would be surprised to hear that. The name comes from "kum" (golden) "quat" (good fortune) which is why it is prominent at Chinese New Year. Good image though.

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photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	And though that's a nice photo and nice story, those aren't Kumquat. Kumquat is a citris fruit, while what you've got there is a Loquat (locally known as Japanese Plum). Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumquat Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loquat I have one of each plant in my yard.

04-18-2015, 05:05 AM	#4
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Artesian How the Kumquat got its name Back in the 1800’s *Orphus Quat* explored the Asia –Pacific area. He landed on one of the islands in the Pacific and made friends with the natives. They shared many different kinds of food there and one type was a very tasty fruit. Orpheus was so impressed with the fruit that he took some of it back to England with him. On his second voyage to the same island he spotted the natives in boats that were full of the fruit chanting “ Here Kum Quat” and that is how it got its name “ Kumquat” Steve The image is of a pome fruit, loquat. They have a very large seed in the middle. Ripen mid to late spring, and are eaten by peeling the skin. They result in a brown stain on the hands from the juice. Taste good.

04-18-2015, 06:56 AM	#5
Artesian Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 365 Original Poster	Originally posted by PJ1 The Cantonese would be surprised to hear that. The name comes from "kum" (golden) "quat" (good fortune) which is why it is prominent at Chinese New Year. Good image though. PJ1, Thanks. I just made up the story. Maybe the Cantonese would find it amusing. The first reference to the fruit was in the 12th century by the Chinese.. Steve ---------- Post added 04-18-2015 at 08:59 AM ---------- Originally posted by photolady95 And though that's a nice photo and nice story, those aren't Kumquat. Kumquat is a citris fruit, while what you've got there is a Loquat (locally known as Japanese Plum). Wiki: Kumquat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wiki: Loquat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I have one of each plant in my yard. Photo Lady, You are correct. I wondered who would notice it. The story would not work with " Here loquat " Steve ---------- Post added 04-18-2015 at 09:02 AM ---------- Originally posted by tim60 The image is of a pome fruit, loquat. They have a very large seed in the middle. Ripen mid to late spring, and are eaten by peeling the skin. They result in a brown stain on the hands from the juice. Taste good. Tim60, It is in the citrus family and is tasty. A lot of work for such little fruit. We have eaten them for many years. the plant is at least 40 years old as it was in our yard when we bought the house in 1975. We almost lost it during a hard freeze here in Houston TX. a few years back but it is a hardy plant. Steve