The name Cuties might come to mind when you think of Mandarins. These cute little slices are everywhere these days - in fruit cups in the grocery store, in salads in restaurants, in kid's meals in the drive-through. The Tango Mandarin (Citrus reticulata 'Tango') was developed only a few years ago by the brilliant scientists at UC Riverside in one of California's best citrus growing regions. They wanted a Clementine-type of fruit that was a little bigger, a little better, a little juicier and a little easier to grow than what was currently on the market. The easy to peel rinds, sweet flavor, and super juicy fruits with few to no seeds, make the Tango Mandarin amazing for your garden. These fruits have a bright, sweet-tart and tangy flavor. The fruit size is larger than a typical Mandarin but a bit smaller than an orange and its quality is unlike anything you'd find in a store. The fruit matures in January and hangs on fast through April.
