Spring is a time of transition for citrus. Fruits like pummelos, blood oranges, Cara Caras, and sweet Star Ruby grapefruits will dwindle as the weather warms up, so savor them while you can! Luckily for citrus lovers, spring is also prime time for sweet, seedless Ojai Pixie tangerines.
These petite marvels come from a cooperative of several dozen family farms in Ojai, California, including our friends at Friend’s Ranches. They arrived in early March and should stick around through May or even June. Emily Ayala at Friend’s told us that she and her fellow farmers have picked a bumper crop of 30 million Pixies this year. They’re calling it The Epic Pixie Crop of 2025. You can read more about why there are so many Pixies (and what makes them special) here and order them by the case for your office here while supplies last.
Even as we celebrate Pixies, navel oranges (the so-called “winter” oranges) are preparing to leave the stage. In late spring or early summer, Valencia oranges will replace them. These sweet citrus morsels are great for eating and juicing. Curious about the difference between the two varieties? Read “Navels vs. Valencias” to find out all about it.