Citrus
SOFT CITRUS
The most common varieties are the Clementine, Naartjie and Satsuma. Many varieties are seedless such as the Satsuma and Ellendale. It has a comparable sweetness to juice or eating oranges but with less acidity. The citrus fruit is smaller and flatter than a standard sized orange. The skin is thin and loose. It can grow in colder regions than oranges because of its higher resistance to cold. Available from March to October.
Selection and Storage
Selected fruit are firm and heavy for their size, with bright, colourful peel. It should have a glossy appearance with a light to deep orange colour. Avoid fruit with bruised, wrinkled or discoloured peel, indicating age or incorrect storage. Most citrus will keep at room temperature for several days. For best results, store citrus in a plastic bag or in the crisper drawer of refrigerators.
Numbers Speak For Themselves!
Certified Products
Fruit should be evenly sized when displayed to minimise handling by consumers
General Information
- Minneola
- Naartjie
- Satsuma
- Clementine
- Ellendale
- Nova
- Tambor
- Clemengold
- Clemlate
- Oranges