Grow Unusual Citrus in Your Garden | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Get ready to spice up your garden and kitchen with exotic citrus that’s way beyond lemons and limes—think Nagami Kumquat, Yuzu, Flying Dragon, Finger Lime, and Buddha’s Hand. These unique fruits can thrive in cooler climates, with some surviving down to 19°F, while others need cozy indoor shelter. Kumquats are sweet-sour and edible skin-and-all; Yuzu is tart perfection for juice and zest; Flying Dragon’s sour fruit is mostly used as rootstock; Finger Limes burst with caviar-like pearls of flavor; and Buddha’s Hand? A fragrant, segmented wonder perfect for zesting or preserves. All crave sun…