Yuzu (Citrus junos) 

One of the Most Cold Tolerant Citrus plant! Plants are matured and currently flowering.

Yuzu is a Japanese citrus lemon that is valued for it’s highly aromatic rind.  Yuzu is one of the few citrus in the world that is able to maintain it’s tart/sourness at high cooking temperatures. Because the yuzu is considered a citron, the juice is minimal, thus often expensive.

Outside of a few Asian cuisines and particularly in Japanese cultural circles, yuzu is seldom grown or used because it’s rather rare. Popular in both green and more ripe yellow forms it’s a prized citrus in the culinary world.

Yuzu is sour, tart, very fragrant and slightly smaller than a billiard ball. The intensity and aroma of fresh yuzu is incredible. Yuzu is a citrus that isn’t eaten straight, but is used as a souring ingredient through the use of it’s juice and zest. It is a bit more floral and sour and utterly wonderful. It smells so good the Japanese will use yuzu for perfumes and will ritualistically bath in yuzu during Toji (winter solstice).

Plant Care

• Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering: Water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. Protect from frost.
• Light: Full sun is essential for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Fertilising: Use a citrus-specific NPK fertilizer with micronutrients, typically a ratio like 6-3-3, every four to six weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning: Prune to shape, improve airflow, and remove dead or diseased branches in late winter or early spring.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep it away from the trunk.
• Pest Control: Monitor for citrus pests such as scale, mites, and citrus leaf miner. Treat with appropriate insecticides or natural remedies.
• Flowering and Fruiting: Blooms in spring with fruit development continuing through summer and into fall, depending on the variety.
• Potting: Suitable for container growing, especially dwarf varieties. Ensure containers have good drainage.
• Feeding Regime: Increase feeding frequency during peak growing and fruiting periods.