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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Peak season: January through March
Current Facts
The minneola tangelo was originally developed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and released in 1931. Minneola blossoms are self-incompatible and must be cross-pollinated by a suitable pollinator to assure good fruit set.
Description/Taste
Minneola is a tangelo, a hybrid of Duncan grapefruit and Dancy mandarin. The fruit is round with a pronounced neck and smooth red-orange rind. The flavor is rich and juicy, with a touch of grapefruit tartness.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Tangelos. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Schaner Farms |
Seasons/Availability
Peak season: January through March
Current Facts
The minneola tangelo was originally developed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and released in 1931. Minneola blossoms are self-incompatible and must be cross-pollinated by a suitable pollinator to assure good fruit set.
Description/Taste
Minneola is a tangelo, a hybrid of Duncan grapefruit and Dancy mandarin. The fruit is round with a pronounced neck and smooth red-orange rind. The flavor is rich and juicy, with a touch of grapefruit tartness.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Tangelos. One
is easiest, three is harder.| PTit Chef |
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Minneola Tangelo-Buttermilk Scones |
| Sunkist |
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Minneolas and Baby Field Greens |
| The Gardeners Eden |
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Fresh Squeezed Minneola Mimosa |
| Jan Can Cook |
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Minneola Tangelo Cinnamon Rolls |
