ARE YOUR MANDARINS ORGANIC?
Yes, we follow all organic practices required for organic certification. Since our new owners took over on Oct. 1, 2023, and certification is non-transferable, we are in the process of receiving our new certification. Up until the ownership change, we have been certified organic by the California Certified ORGANIC Farmers which is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-accredited organic certifying agency. We expect our new certification to become active in January 2024.
HOW DOES ORDERING AND SHIPPING WORK?
Our ordering process is unique and allows you to pre-order your mandarins to ship to various addresses throughout the holiday season. However, we have a limited crop available in the 2023-24 season and will not be opening our online store for regular ordering. For a full explanation of how it works, visit our page, How to Buy Organic Mandarins.
HOW MUCH FRUIT IS IN EACH BOX?
Approximately 7 lbs. Exact weight varies depending on fruit size.
DO YOU SELL MANDARIN TREES?
No. We only sell the fruit we hand pick when harvesting .
DO YOU ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO U-PICK ON YOUR FARM?
No, but you can visit the farm to purchase bags of mandarins, freshly packed and ready for your enjoyment.
CAN WE WALK AROUND YOUR GROVE AND POND?
Yes! We love our beautiful orchards and delicious fruit and are happy to share our picturesque farm with you.
DO YOU SELL YOUR ORGANIC MANDARINS AT ANY OF THE FARMERS’ MARKETS?
Yes, during mandarin season in the Fall you can find us at the Sacramento Farmers’ Market downtown at 8th and W St. every Sunday. For the 2023-24 season, we will not be at the Sacramento Farmers’ Market. We hope to return in the future.
DO YOU USE A MACHINE TO PICK YOUR FRUIT?
No, we hand pick, hand sort and hand pack all of our fruit on site and ship out fresh to our online customers. We pack our bags on site at the Farmers’ Market.
SHOULD I REFRIGERATE MY MANDARINS?
Mandarins are perishable and have a shorter shelf life than sweet oranges. Handle them carefully, because they do have a relatively thin skin which is easily punctured. Store in a cool place at 60˚ to 70˚ F for up to one week. Refrigerator temperatures may alter mandarin flavor, so it is best to store them outside of the refrigerator unless you need to keep them for more than a few weeks.
HOW DO I TRACK MY MANDARIN ORDER?
It’s easy! You will receive an email from the USPS with a tracking number. Just click on the link and you will be able to watch your two-to-three-day package as it travels and makes its way to your home!
DO YOU SELL ANY OTHER ITEMS?
We are happy to support our local olive grower and offer mandarin-themed balsamic vinegars and olive oils during the holiday season (only available on site at our farm).
CAN I PICK A SPECIFIC DAY TO HAVE MY MANDARINS SHIPPED?
The weather controls our schedule. However, we offer our customers a one-week window for shipping and this takes into account weather-related delays. When you place your order, you will need to choose the week you would like your mandarins shipped. You may add additional boxes to your shopping cart for different shipping weeks and pay for them all at the same time. While we always strive to maintain shipping dates, sometimes Mother Nature alters the plan.
DO YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE VARIETY OF MANDARINS?
Yes, we have five varieties, but our main and largest crop are the organic Owari Satsuma Mandarins. Visit our organic mandarins page to learn about each variety.
HOW CAN WE GET ON YOUR MAILING LIST? WILL YOU SELL MY INFORMATION TO OUTSIDE MARKETING AGENCIES?
Sign up for our email list and you will only receive notifications regarding Online Order status and available mandarins. WE WILL NOT SELL YOUR INFORMATION. You may view our Privacy Policy for more details.