GO BEYOND FOUR SEASONS

EARLY

Owari Satsuma Tangerines
Grown by Anthony & Lisa in Reedley, California

Expect bright acidity in these early-season, ripe Owari Satsumas from Anthony and Lisa in California’s Central Valley. As the season progresses and temperatures drop, the fruit’s sugars will increase, and the skin will deepen in color. Anthony tells us it’s been an excellent start for Satsumas with good volume, and he’s optimistic about the season ahead.

Anthony’s Owari Satsumas are the first of 20 varieties to ripen in his citrus groves. The trees, which are over 50 years old, were inherited when he purchased the land, making them highly productive.

Unlike many commercial growers who pick early to extend shelf life, Anthony harvests to order, leaving the fruit on the tree as long as possible. Our direct relationship with him ensures the fruit is handled minimally after harvest, arriving fresh and unblemished.

LATE

Gem Pears
Grown by Randy in Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Make the most of the final weeks of Randy’s Gem Pears. They are a newer, sugar-forward variety with a sub-acid profile, boasting the platonic ideal of a pear flavor. After the success of his initial trials, he plans to increase the planting of these trees, ensuring a more abundant supply in future years.

Randy is a third-generation grower from Parkdale, Oregon. His Orchards are located at the base of Mt. Hood, benefiting from volcanic soils and glacier-fed water sources. He is deeply committed to caring for both the land and the people who help nourish it: his farm is also known for offering housing to workers, having even sold homes to long-time employees at cost.