Citrus sudachi (forum)

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Anyone growing this?
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An uncommon citrus similar in size to a very large calamondin or small tangerine. Fruits ripen to orange but are often used when green. The fruits are very acidic, but with excellent flavor.
Description: Medium sized tree to 15-25ft. It is believed to be a hybrid between C. ichangensis and C. reticulata, but shows typical species-like propagation by seeds. The fruits are best known from the Tokushima prefecture of Japan, where the vast majority of supply is grown. Fruits generally ripen in the Fall, a bit earlier than many of the more common citrus fruits. The fruits grow to 1-1.5 ounces. In Japan, the fruit is prized alongside its cousin, the yuzu.
Hardiness: Trees are hardy to some frost and generally show hardiness along the same lines as the yuzu.
Growing Environment: Grow in full sun. Water regularly during warmer months, less so during the cold season. Fertilize like regular citrus.
Propagation: Grafting is common, but the sudachi can also be propagated by seeds. The seeds are very slow to sprout when dried.
Uses: Fruits are quite acidic but have a wonderful flavor reminiscent of a lemon. The fruits can be eaten fresh but are also used in flavoring beverages and desserts. The fruit is also the symbol of the Tokushima prefecture in Japan. Fruits are often served in single slices, accompanying traditional Japanese

Time: 13th December 2009 2:14pm

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Jake says...
Sounds intriguing, but I'd be surprised if it is present in Australia

Time: 18th December 2009 11:05pm

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Wedgewood Gardens says...
I am looking for sudachi for my small orchard. Have you had any luck in locating in Australia?

Time: 12th February 2010 1:41pm

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Violet_Cactus says...
Hi Wedgewood, no I've given up looking. As Jake said, I'd be surprised if it's in Oz. :(
Nevertheless I haven't given up hope. If you find a source Wedgewood, would you mind letting me know?
angavar (at) yahoo.com

Time: 16th February 2010 7:38pm

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Wedgewood Gardens says...
Still looking. I am on the list for yuzu when the rootstock is available but still searching for sudachi. I think it will do well in the Blue Mtns where I have my orchard. Happy to let you know when/if I hunt it down!

Time: 3rd March 2010 5:40pm

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lentildude says...
Hello, I am in the bluemountains too also waiting for some yuzu and wouldnt mind sudachi either though similar.

Time: 13th September 2011 10:40pm

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Fruit Lover says...
Hi Guys,
You can get the Yuzu from a mail order nursery in north eastern NSW. They only send citrus to NSW, QLD & VIC/ACT only due to quarantine laws. They have the grafted in very limited qtys throught out the year, so they have a wait list but they also sell the seedlings, which they have in stock now too, which they told me were polyebryonic and grow 100% true to type and will fruit in as little as 3-6 years.
They also have other tropical fruits and nut trees and seeds mostly edibles.
They are on ebay and have a website direct too. Have included their contact details below.

Web:
www.forever-seeds.com

Ebay store:
http://stores.ebay.com.au/FOREVER-SEEDS

Email:
info@forever-seeds.com

Time: 3rd October 2011 9:48am

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Fruit Lover says...
Hi,
Just wanted to update you that if you are still after the Sudachi citrus "Forever Seeds " mail order nursery have them but very limited qty from time to time. They have a wait list for them but they also do pre-paid orders on them to guarantee you a plant when they do become available.
So I decided to get the pre-paid option as they are just so rare I dont want to miss out on the tree. Webiste below:

www.forever-seeds.com


Time: 30th March 2014 3:34pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Thats sudachi, not yuzu ? if so grafted or seedling?? Not avail atm.

Time: 30th March 2014 7:16pm

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Fruit Lover says...
Hi Jakfruit etiquette,
Yes it is the Grafted Sudachi, they have the Grafted Yuzu in both the normal one and the Dwarf Yuzu too.
The Sudachi is just so amazingly rare I was surprised to find it at all, so very happy to have found them with Forever Seeds. I have been on the search for this tree for at least 10 years or more. I have some Japanese friends and they introduced me to it so long ago when traveling in Japan, but could not find them anywhere in Australia.
I have pre-paid an order for a couple of the grafted Sudachi trees cause I want to make sure I can get my hands on them when they do become available, I think they said around December this year 2014, so it will be a nice Chrissy present.

Time: 28th April 2014 9:27am

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DaveGrinham says...
Hi All, I have seed grown sudachi available. They are approx. 3 feet tall and I have DAFF phytosanitary certificate, and quarantine clearance.Sudachi is polyembryonic so which is very likely to be true-to-type. Please contact me if you are interested.thanks

Time: 15th September 2014 1:49pm

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Wedgewood Gardens says...
Dave,,
I am interested in buying some sudachi. How can I contact you? Nancy


Time: 18th September 2014 5:59pm

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SudachiLove says...
Hi, I'm interested in your sudachi seedlings Dave - are they still available? -Kim

Time: 28th December 2014 9:48am

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lentildude says...
Dave am interested in Sudachi seedlings too.. perhaps you may want to swap for Umeboshi tree or a Calamansi seedling?

Time: 24th January 2015 4:44pm

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DaveGrinham says...
Hi, sorry not to reply I have been recuperating. I can be contacted on 0427453780 . They trees are 2+ years old and in great health. I will be selling them for $40 + freight. I have the phytosanitary certificate to verify their genus/species and that they have been treated for any viroids.

Time: 23rd March 2015 6:54pm

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sudachiman says...
did u get the sudachi?
looking for yuzu too...

Time: 25th January 2016 11:22pm

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Darren says...
My sudachi is growing strongly in Illawarra! Bought from Four Seasons last year.

Time: 6th September 2017 8:42pm

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