September 2021

Tangelo / Tānero

New Zealand Tangelo season commences late September, these juicy citrus bursting bad boys are only available for a few months - so "get amongst it"!

Availability

Tangelos are available from September through to December

Storage and Handling

Store at room temperature.  Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.

History

Tangelos are a citrus fruit hybrid of tangerine and pomelo or grapefruit. The Seminole variety of tangelos, introduced to New Zealand in the 1950's, are a hybrid of mandarin and grapefruit.

Facts

> Tangelos are juicy and sweet, have few pips and are easy to peel

> Tangelos are a good source of Vitamin C

> Tangelo blossoms are beautifully perfumed

Growing Facts

> Tangelos grow well in a sheltered position that gets plenty of sunlight

> Like all citrus trees they prefer well-drained soil and lots of water

> 95% of New Zealand tangelos are grown in the Gisborne area

> Ripe tangelos have a dark orange colour, which is nearly red