description Robinson Mandarin Overview
The Robinson mandarin is a citrus hybrid developed by the USDA in Orlando, Florida, and officially released for commercial cultivation in 1959. It was created by crossing a Clementine mandarin with an Orlando tangelo to produce a medium-sized, thin-skinned fruit with a deep reddish-orange rind that peels easily. The variety was historically significant in Florida for its exceptionally early harvest season and high yields, yielding sweet, highly aromatic, and juicy flesh.
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When was the Robinson mandarin released?
The Robinson mandarin was officially released for commercial cultivation in 1959. It was developed by the USDA in Orlando, Florida.
What two citrus varieties were crossed to create Robinson mandarin?
Robinson mandarin came from a cross between Clementine mandarin and Orlando tangelo. That parentage gives it characteristics associated with both mandarins and tangelos.
What does a Robinson mandarin fruit look like?
It is a medium-sized citrus with a thin skin that develops a deep reddish color. The peel is generally easier to remove than the thick rind of grapefruit-sized citrus.
Is Robinson mandarin a pure mandarin variety?
No. It is a hybrid, created from Clementine mandarin and Orlando tangelo. Calling it a mandarin describes its fruit type, not a purely single-species origin.
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