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Ortanique Clementines
Organic
Greece
Arrival of delivery: April
Order until: 06.04.2025
Orange + tangerine (mandarin) + unique = Ortanique. This variety of clementine is slightly larger than a mandarin and has a sour taste. The peel is slightly thicker than our other varieties. We recommend using a knife or an orange peeler to peel them.
How much is that?
8 kilos are equal to 48-72 clementines. The numbers are so variable because we don't give the family farmers and producers any size specifications. Nature decides how big the fruits will grow.
When will my delivery arrive?
If no specific delivery date is indicated for a product, we will ship your pre-ordered items during the specified month. For the latest information, please check our delivery schedule page. We will notify you as soon as your order is on its way.
| Arrival of the delivery | Order by: |
|---|---|
| April | 06.04.2025 |
Storage & shelf life
Clementines will keep for about two weeks in the refrigerator. If you store the fruit on the balcony or terrace in winter, protect it from frost with a blanket or in a polystyrene box. Check your clementines for bruises and minor damage as soon as you receive them. Eat these ones first. If you find mould, remove the affected fruits to prevent the mould from spreading.
Konstantinos Atsidakos
Farmer from Asopos, Greece
Future generations should take a more active interest in agriculture.
"I'm a father. That's why it would never cross my mind to farm any other way than organically." Konstantinos Atsidakos lives with his wife and three children on his 10-hectare farm in the province of Lakonia. "The difficult thing about organic farming is that people in rural areas are not well informed. There is no environmental awareness." Atsidakos grows citrus fruits, such as Ortanique clementines, and olives. During harvest season, he depends on farm workers for help. "The biggest challenge for me has always been the changeable weather. Frost is especially difficult to deal with."
