Don't Feel Bitter about these Cold-Hardy Citrus

Cold-Hardy Citrus with Fragrant Rind and Juicy Flesh

We chat with cold-hardy citrus expert Sam Hubert from One Green World Nursery.

Sam's interest in citrus began when he realized he could grow trifoliate orange in New England.

If you've tried trifoliate orange, you'll know it has true pucker power.

But don't worry!

Sam has lined up a mix of cold-hardy citrus: Along with fragrant and bitter citrus that add complexity to all sorts of recipes, he tells us about some eat-straight-from-the-tree cold-hardy citrus.

We talk about:

• Trifoliate orange

• Yuzu

• Sudachi

• Kumquat, and other citrus with kumquat lineage

• Ichang lemon

• Citrumello

• Mandarins

• Australian finger limes

Sam also shares tips about different ways to grow and protect citrus in cold climates.

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