The Satsuma Mandarin has a pebbly textured
skin and known for its easy peeling and segmentation.
It is a favorite during the holiday season as it is
the first mandarin variety of the season available
from western groves. Satsumas are full of juice and
virtually seedless. Availability:
Mid October through January
Fairchild Tangerines have a bright
orange interior and display a good orange exterior
color. The skin is also pebbly and easily peeled. Availability:
Mid October through December
Blood Oranges are sweet,
with less acid than juice oranges. The interior is
bright red in color and taste like an orange with
a hint of raspberry. Availability:
Mid December through Mid April
Page (Paige) Mandarins
are a cross between a Minneola tangelo and Clementine
mandarin. Usually seedless Page Mandarins are full
of juice and have a wonderful flavor. Availability:
Mid January through Mid March
Known as the power orange,
Cara Cara oranges are high in Vitamin A and Fiber,
as well as a natural source of Lycopene. Availability:
Mid December through Mid March
The largest citrus
fruit is the Pummelo. It has firm flesh is sweeter
and less acidic than a grapefruit. Availability:
Mid October through Mid April
Cocktail Grapefruit are exceptionally sweet
and juicy. They are not actually a true grapefruit,
but a cross between a Frua Mandarin and a Pummelo.
This variety has a similar flavor to a grapefruit
but is sweeter and less acidic. Cocktail Grapefruits
are grown in the Central Valley of California and
they are hand picked for the best quality.
Availability:
November through February
