Question
I just got some kumqaut seeds in the mail. Should i soak them in water before i plant them?

Answer
Hi Cole,
Thanx for your question.  No, you do not need to soak kumquat seeds before planting them.  Press them into the soil about 1/2 inch deep.  Keep moist but not soggy.  They should germinate in a couple of weeks.  When the seedlings are large enough to handle, gently prick them out and pot up in separate pots.  They do not tolerate frost so keep them as a potted plant if you are not in a frost-free zone.  It will take about 5 years to get fruit from seed and because most kumquats tend to come from hybrid plants the seeds will not result in plants that directly resemble the parent plants.  I hope this helps.
Tom