Honey tangerines are small, sweet citrus fruits with a flattened oval shape and pale orange rinds. They have a distinct aroma from the oils in the rind and a juicy, honey-like flesh. They are an early maturing variety of mandarin, a cross between a tangerine and a sweet orange.
Honey tangerines are rich in vitamin C, folate, potassium, and dietary fiber, while also providing calcium, vitamin A, beta carotene, and antioxidants from flavonoids.
Thermal, California
B&J Ranch is a 25-acre farm located in the desert in the Coachella Valley near the Salton Sea in Thermal, California. This location puts the farm at 200 feet below sea level! Owned and operated by Bill Jessup, B&J Ranch has been in existence for over 51 years. Bill took over the property in 1976 from his father and converted it to organic. Bill was an active organizer of CCOF in the ’70s and ’80s and helped build organic standards and programs. He also partnered with Veritable Vegetable early on to market his fruit to customers; today, Bill sells exclusively to VV. B&J Ranch has been able to grow and sustain itself over the past few decades by providing consistent, delicious high-quality fruit and managing operations themselves.
