Comments on: Kabosu Citrus – Japanese lemons

By: ann kenny

ann kenny — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:55:32 +0000

I’ve been enjoying your blog and I was wondering if you could help me. We have quite a collection of citrus fruit trees but are having a very hard time finding kabosu fruit or trees. Do you know anyone who might sell me seeds. We live in Portugal.

By: White on Rice Couple

White on Rice Couple — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:14:40 +0000

Besides the places listed above in the other comments, some of your local nurseries may be able to special order it, especially if you are in the Los Angeles area and try some of the nurseries in the San Gabriel area. Online we’ve only found it at GrowQuest. We happened to have noticed it while looking for an Australian finger lime. We’ve never ordered from them before but at least it is a start for you.
Good luck,
T & D

By: Hitochi Morimoto

Hitochi Morimoto — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:31:56 +0000

I am looking for Sudachi tree to purchase. Can you help?

rgs hm

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:48:28 +0000

You can find Sudachi and Yuzu at Nijiya in Santa Monica when it is in season…Sudachi is only in season for a very short period around October to November…They always have high quality citrus…enjoy..

By: Tokyo Terrace

Tokyo Terrace — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:02:11 +0000

I often buy these in Tokyo grocery stores when they are still slightly green. I leave them on the counter for a day or two and they begin to turn yellow. The first time I saw them I thought they were limes, but when I cut the citrus in half the flesh was yellow and the rind was very thin, just like in you photo above. Great post about Kabosu!

By: Carole

Carole — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:25:13 +0000

Hi,

UC Riverside does have both varieties but only Sudachi bud wood is available right now commercially as far as know. I remember years ago I’d have to drive 60 miles for Kaffir lime leaves for Thai recipes until I was finally able to locate and purchase a tree, maybe Kabosu will be released and be easier to find someday also.

Chris in Vienna,
Hi, I started my Sudachi from seed but you can order fresh Sudachi fruit in season (which I believe is Dec-Feb or March) from White Dove Passion Fruit Farm (Santa Paula, Ca)…

http://www.localharvest.org/sudachi-lemon-C8490

(Chris is there some way I can contact you)?

White On Rice Couple,
I also just wanted to mention how much I enjoy your website. I’m always going through your recipe index and your gardening pages getting ideas and your pictures are so beautiful. Its a really nice way to spend my down time…Thank you very much!!!

By: White On Rice Couple

White On Rice Couple — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:27:49 +0000

Chris,
Sudachi and Kabosu are definitely different. We had them both while traveling in Japan and we’ll see them occasionally in Southern California in Japanese markets. We’ve yet to find anyone selling the plants, however.

By: Chris of Vienna

Chris of Vienna — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:53:47 +0000

To Carol Byrd,
hi, I believe Sudachi and Kabosu are the same? I have been on a hunt for Sudachi trees and have been unsuccessful. Did you start yours from seed or did you purchase a plant? Could you provide any info that might help me in my search?
Thanks!

By: Carole Byrd

Carole Byrd — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:16:25 +0000

Wonderful article…Thanks! I grow Sudachi and Yuzu but have never seen Kabosu, do you know where I might find some fruit or seeds in the central valley (near Stockton, Ca)?

By: Carinne (ToGetHer One)

Carinne (ToGetHer One) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:15:56 +0000

I was wondering which lemon fruit was in my back garden. Thanks for the info. I have to also thank the previous owner to my house offering me such generous rarity.