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Post by isaac1 on Nov 25, 2019 1:23:46 GMT -5
Here is a simple question, what is your favorite Satsuma variety?
For me hands down it is now Miho, at least when it comes to taste, it is an early variety ripening a little after St. Ann or Louisiana Early, but before Armstrong where I live. Has a complex tangy flavor, far better than the other three early varieties mentioned above, plus it is nearly seedless. It does have its shortcomings though, it is relatively delicate, thin skinned and easily damaged, the fruit is also fairly small. I am only in my second year of growing Miho, so only time will tell if this performance is consistent year after year.
Owari is a close second, it is also good, but of course it is a bit later ripening, it is a much more durable fruit wit thicker peel, and much larger than the Miho, perhaps sweeter, but lacks some of that complex tang of Miho.
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brian
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Post by brian on Nov 25, 2019 11:40:35 GMT -5
Owari is the only satsuma I've grown to full size so far, and they are fantastic.
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Post by david on Nov 25, 2019 12:46:35 GMT -5
Owari is a fantastic Mandrin but Kishu is my favorite, you jusy have to eat 4 or 5 or juice them and add a little Jack Daniels Single Barrel....... It is hard to pick a favorite.....Ponkin is a great one. Mandrins picked at the peak are all great. I guess it depends on when picked, where grown and the available nutrients to the tree.........
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Post by containergarden on Feb 26, 2020 22:09:14 GMT -5
I have Okitsu Wase and Owari and prefer the taste of the Okitsu.
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Post by millet on Feb 27, 2020 11:50:25 GMT -5
Xie Shan. Xie Shan has won more citrus tasting contest than any other citrus.
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Post by david on Feb 27, 2020 12:09:17 GMT -5
Xie Shan is good Millet but....its hard to beat a good kishu. Small but sweet like your best girlfriend.......
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Post by millet on Feb 27, 2020 17:23:31 GMT -5
David, your correct about Kishu tasting good. I used to have a Kishu tree, but eventually dug it up and tossed it out because the fruit was just to small to mess with. One chomp and its gone.
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Post by containergarden on Sept 6, 2020 15:09:50 GMT -5
Xie Shan. Xie Shan has won more citrus tasting contest than any other citrus. I picked one up this year and look forward to it producing fruit in a couple of years. |
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Post by lebmung on Sept 6, 2020 18:21:19 GMT -5
Okitsu is good biennial heavy production especially on PT
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