Clementine
Citrus from the famous Valencia region
Iberica Fruit, based in Valencia – a region famous for its great citrus and the largest producer of clementines in Spain – offers the finest varieties of clementines. The season starts in September with the early harvest Satsumas, having a thinner and more yellow skin. In October the varieties Clemenrubi and Oronules starts, followed by Clemenules and Clemenvilla in November. In the beginning of the year varieties like Nadorcott, Murcott and Ortanique are ready to harvest.
Clementines from the famous Valencia
The Valencia region is the largest producer of clementines in Spain. The season starts in September with the early harvest Satsumas, having a thinner and more yellow skin. In October the varieties Clemenrubi and Oronules starts, followed by Clemenules and Clemenvilla in November. In the beginning of the year varieties like Nadorcott, Murcott and Ortanique are ready to harvest.
Varieties
Satsuma
Clausellina
Variety of Satsuma
Okitsu
Variety of Satsuma
Iwasaki
Variety of Satsuma
Owari
Variety of Satsuma
Clementine
Oronules
One of the earliest clementines, small, sweet and juicy, deep orange colour and easy to peel
Clemenrubi
Redish skin, slightly more acidic, less sweet than other varieties
Marisol
Early clementine variety, thin skin, sweet Clementina Fina: great flavour, medium size, slighlt more seeds
Clementina Fina
Great flavour, medium size, slighlt more seeds
Clemenules
Most popular clementine variety in Spain. Seedless, Juicy, sweet and aromatic, easy to peel, great for export
Clemenvilla
More orange-like flavour
Hernandina
Late-ripening clementine. Slightly more acidic, but with a rich flavour
Orri
Very sweet, seedless, excellent shelf life. Premium late mandarin-type.
Murcott
Very sweet with high juice content, deep orange colour, medium to thin skin. Usually seedless or low-seeded and good shelf life.
Harvest season by Variety
Sizes and packaging
- Spain Export Orange Calibres (EU standard).
-
Packaging formats
- Usually 10 or 15 kg/box
| Size | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78-90 mm |
| 2 | 73-80 mm |
| 3 | 68-74 mm |
| 4 | 63-70 mm |
| 5 | 60-67 mm |
| 6 | 57-64 mm |
| 7 | 54-61 mm |
| 8 | 51-58 mm |
| 9 | 48-55 mm |