Just under 50 co-op growers in the Ojai Valley have recently begun harvesting their crop of pixie tangerines. This late-season citrus comes at a time when communities are looking for fresh immune-boosting options at grocery retailers nationwide.
Just one cup of pixie tangerines offers 87% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. Pixies are petite, sweet, seedless, low-acid and easy to peel. This is a good option for children who are at home right now and need access to snacks that promote self-sufficiency, all the way to seniors who are looking for ways to incorporate more gut-friendly citrus into their new self-quarantine routines.
Brix is 17.5 – 18.3 this season. Comparatively, the average brix of a tangerine is 11.5. The Ojai Pixie is a special tangerine, and it can only really come from one place — the Ojai Valley, located in Ventura County in Southern California, where the specific soil composition is perfect for citrus. This valley is known for its warm days and cool nights.
For more information:
Robert Schueller
Melissa's
Tel: +1 (800) 588-1281
www.melissas.com