BROWN SELECT SATSUMA mandarine (Citrus unshiu 'Brown Select')
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Brown Select Satsuma is a refined variety of Japanese mandarin (Citrus unshiu ‘Brown Select’) prized for its sweetness, almost complete lack of seeds, and ease of peeling.
Taste and use
- The fruit is often seedless, very easy to peel, with sweet, juicy pulp and just the right amount of tartness.
- Ideal as a snack, for immediate consumption, or for juices, jams, and flavors added to sweet or savory dishes.
Cold hardiness
- Brown Select is more cold-hardy than other satsumas, tolerating temperatures as low as −9°C (15°F).
Growth & size
- In its dwarf form (grafted onto a dwarf rootstock), it reaches about 2 m (6–8 ft), ideal for terraces or balconies.
Cultivation & Care
- Exposure: full sun, essential for fruiting and fragrant white flowers.
- Care: well-drained soil, regular watering but without excess (risk of rot). A substrate rich in organic matter and well-drained is ideal.
- Fertilization: moderate, in general, annual repotting is sufficient to provide the necessary nutrients.
- Flowering: appears in spring (March-April), the flowers are white and very fragrant.
