01-21-2021, 05:19 AM
Citrus is not slow in Puna. It all does great. My brother in law says my navel oranges are the best he’s ever had. My satsuma had a big crop this year. We’re at 700 ft. The fruits seemed to be best quality earlier in the season, losing flavor later on.
Best tangerine IMO is Gold Nugget. My opinion is based on eating them on mainland, haven’t seen how they do here yet.
Best citrus of all is Dekepon, also known as Sumo orange or tangerine. They can go for $6/lb on mainland.
Have one planted as of last year so no fruit yet.
Instead of grapefruit plant Pommelo. There is a special cultivar developed for Hilo/Puna area that Plant It Hawaii sells.
Best tangerine IMO is Gold Nugget. My opinion is based on eating them on mainland, haven’t seen how they do here yet.
Best citrus of all is Dekepon, also known as Sumo orange or tangerine. They can go for $6/lb on mainland.
Have one planted as of last year so no fruit yet.
Instead of grapefruit plant Pommelo. There is a special cultivar developed for Hilo/Puna area that Plant It Hawaii sells.