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Dekopon (デコポン) is a seedless and sweet variety of satsuma orange. It is a hybrid between Kiyomi and ponkan (Nakano no. 3), developed in Japan in 1972. [1] [2] Originally a brand name, "Dekopon" has become a genericized trademark and it is used to refer to all brands of the fruit; the generic name is shiranuhi or shiranui (不知火).
Trademarked as Sumo Citrus in the U.S., shiranui oranges are also called dekopon in Japan. Sumo mandarins stand out in the produce aisle, thanks to their trademark knotty tops and a price of up to ...
Sumo Citrus trees are difficult to grow and require four years before any fruit can be harvested. The fruit may appear rugged to the touch, but this delicate fruit requires expertise and gentle ...
Tachibana Unshū Iyokan Dekopon (Hallabong, Sumo Citrus). Japanese citrus fruits were first mentioned in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki, compiled in the 700s, and the Man'yōshū and Kokin Wakashū, poetry anthologies compiled in the 700s and 900s, mention the Tachibana orange as a subject of waka poetry and describe its use as a medicinal, ornamental, and incense plant.
Kiyomi (Citrus unshiu × sinensis) is a Satsuma/sweet orange hybrid from Japan Dekopon, a hybrid between Kiyomi and ponkan, marketed in the United States as Sumo Citrus(R) Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi), the result of backcrossing the sweet orange with pomelo; Meyer lemon (Citrus x meyer), a cross between a mandarin × pomelo hybrid and a ...
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A look at total Florida citrus-growing acreage provides a tangible impression to the hardships citrus greening provides; in 2000 there was 665,529 commercially producing citrus acres, while in 2011 there were 473,086 commercially producing citrus acres in Florida. [17] Every year citrus reports indicate a continued loss of citrus production.
2. Cara Cara Oranges. This type of navel orange is extra sweet. Cara Cara oranges are famous for their low acidity and refreshing sweetness, which make them prime for snacks, raw dishes and juice ...