When is Sumo Citrus in Season?
Maybe you’ve seen them in the grocery store when you went to buy citrus, maybe you’ve seen them among the fresh citrus offerings on our website…maybe you’ve already tried them and are sold! It’s understandable, Pittman & Davis Sumo Citrus® is the citrus gift that’s been taking our website by storm this season.
What is Sumo Citrus® Fruit?
This orange citrus fruit is easy to spot – it’s as big as a softball, with a bumpy rind and a distinctive topknot like those worn by Japanese sumo wrestlers (from which the fruit gets its name). A hybrid of a satsuma, a mandarin, and a sweet orange, Sumo Citrus® are seedless, easy to peel, and super sweet in flavor with less citric acid than most citrus fruits.
Sumo Citrus® is a newcomer to North America – the trees weren’t grown in the US before 2011, and must be at least four years old before they start producing fruit. They also need a lot of pampering!
When Can I Get Sumo Citrus®?
Sumo Citrus® have a fairly short season. They are most often available from January through April. Grown exclusively in the San Joaquin Valley in California, these big, sweet, tasty fruits are a wonderful way to help improve your diet, satisfy your cravings, and boost your immune system.
This season, as we’re all extra focused on remaining health conscious, celebrate a new year with an extra-large dose of citrus!
Where Can I get Sumo Citrus®?
Make sure to include Sumo Citrus® in your citrus delivery from Pittman & Davis! Though they’re not quite as difficult to find as they used to be, you can be sure of finding the best-quality fruits from us. Sumo Citrus® bruise easily, but the ones you get from Pittman & Davis have all been handpicked, carefully hand packed, and are backed by our guarantee ensuring that, if you’re not absolutely delighted with every gift you receive, we will replace it or issue you a full refund.
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