we have for export from greece fresh mandarin ortanique in large
quantity,
The tree is more resistant in aridness than the fruit. The tree
is evergreen, delicate and may be easily damaged from cold. It
grows in tropical and subtropical climates.
Mandarine are cultivated in many countries, such as Spain as well
as our country (mainly in Crete and Chios).
This fruit has lots of names, some of which owe their name to
breeding between tangerine trees and other citrus plants. Most
packed tangerines belong to the Satsuma variety, known as mikan
in Japan. But the variety that has gained consumers' interest
internationally is clementine. Tangor, a breeding of orange and
tangerine has a bitter flesh, rich in aroma and easy to peel.
