Satsuma

When you think of citrus fruit, oranges and lemons immediately spring to mind. But it’s possible to grow much more than this in the UK.… Read More »Can Satsumas Grow In The Uk?

Genuine Satsuma is native to Japan and never anywhere else including China. Is there Chinese Satsuma? China Satsuma, introduced from China in the 1990’s, this… Read More »Is Satsuma Japanese Or Chinese?

In South Africa, they are also known as naartjies. Satsumas are thought to have originated in China, but take their name from a place in… Read More »What Do South Africans Call Satsumas?

All Satsuma ware is earthenware. You can tell it from porcelain by the weight. Pottery is heavier and won’t have the eggshell glow when held… Read More »How Can I Tell If My Satsuma Is Real?

satsuma. / (sætˈsuːmə) / noun. a small citrus tree, Citrus nobilis var. unshiu, cultivated, esp in Japan, for its edible fruit. Where does the word… Read More »What Does The Japanese Word Satsuma Mean?

‘Satsuma,’ although it is an inherently seedless variety, may occasionally have seeds, the result of pollination by bees. Why do some mandarin oranges have seeds… Read More »Why Do Some Satsumas Have Seeds?

Satsuma is a well known red fleshed Japanese plum, with medium-large sized fruit and a deep red skin. A prolific bearer, partially self-fertile and pollinates… Read More »Is Satsuma A Japanese Plum?

ANSWER: Fruit with a dark brown discoloration on the skin has been attacked by citrus rust mites. Citrus rust mites, which are too tiny to… Read More »Why Are My Satsumas Turning Brown?

They’re good for the heart as they contain folate, which lowers blood levels of homocysteine, a heart disease risk factor, plus potassium, which helps lower… Read More »Are Satsumas Good For The Heart?

Satsuma mandarins are an excellent source of immune-boosting vitamin C, pro-vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, manganese, fiber, flavonoids, phenolic acids and many other phytochemicals with important… Read More »What Benefits Do Satsumas Have?