Leeton citrus growers producing 'sumo' mandarins
RIVERINA Citrus growers have produced five times as many sumo mandarins this year compared to last season.
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The orange-mandarin hybrid was developed more than 40 years ago in Japan and has been available in Australia for two seasons.
Pacific Fresh in Leeton is the exclusive grower of the 2014 crop.
Pacific Fresh marketing manager Gerry Papasidero said the unique climate and rich soil provided the ideal location to grow these super-sweet sumos in Leeton.
