![]() ![]() Proper spacing should be considered when setting up pixie orchards. Pixie trees grow vigorously and has stout ascending branches with large leaves. The crop also performs well in areas such as Nyeri, Muranga, and parts of western Kenya. Pixie farming is an agribusiness that has picked in arid and semi-arid areas in Kenya such as Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, and parts of coastal region such as Voi. Sunshine: Pixie requires enough sunlight (at least 6-8 hours of sunlight) especially during flowering, fruit set, and fruit ripening. For instance, high temperatures above 380C causes fruit drop and scarring of fruits.Īltitude: They grow well in altitudes of up to 2100m above sea level. The plants are sensitive to extremely low or high temperatures. Temperatures: Ideal temperatures for pixie farming range from 100C – 300C. In dry areas, the plants should be watered regularly. This means that it can perform well in arid and semi-arid areas. Rainfall: Just like oranges, pixie thrives in areas with low and moderate areas. For optimum performance, they should be grown in deep, fertile and well-drained soils with a pH range of 6.5 – 7.3. Soils: Pixie thrives in a wide range of soils although they perform best in sandy loamy soils. Why not take advantage of the market gap and venture into pixie farming? In Kenya, we are yet to satisfy the local market and the export market as well. Pixie fruits are yellow-orange in color, seedless, easy to peel, tasty, and highly nutritious. In Kenya, the demand is relatively high while the supply is still low. Yum.Pixie farming in Kenya is a highly profitable agribusiness especially in arid and semi-arid areas of the country. Not the cheapest citrus out there, but I waste so much tangerine juice trying to pry out seeds-these are very worth every penny! The pulp is pretty minimal, so yay for that. ![]() Taste is sweet, tart, incredibly fresh, and all juice. Taste Test: So easy to peel! And 100% seedless. 12 percent of the daily recommended allowance) and are of course packed with vitamin C as well as some calcium and iron.” Tangerines are an excellent source of potassium (approx. A medium sized tangerine is cholesterol- and fat-free and has on average approximately 50 calories. We have found that Ojai Pixies are one of the easiest ways for adults and kids to fulfill their consumption of 5 daily fruits and vegetables that the USDA recommends in order to stay healthy. Label Check: Healthy as can be! From the Pixie website: “Pixies have a lower acid content than many other citrus varieties making them the ideal fruit for folks that are sensitive to acidic foods. Shelf Appeal: In the fruit section-loose. My Review: Pixie Ojai Seedless Tangerines Pixie tangerines have been neither irradiated nor genetically engineered” The fact that a fruit or vegetable has no seeds does not mean that it has been irradiated or genetically engineered. As with seedless Navel oranges, buds have been taken from this tree and grafted onto rootstocks to create all the new Pixie Tangerine trees. This pollination led to fruit that is naturally seedless and was named the Pixie Tangerine. The Pixie Tangerine arose from open pollination of a Kincy (King mandarin crossed with Dancy Tangerine) in 1927. They have quite a loyal Pixie-loving fan club out there! Sign me up! I’m a fan.Ĭlick ahead to read my official review on Pixie Seedless Tangerines… The company even mails out FREE bumper stickers and sells T-shirts on their website. Packed with vitamin C, fiber, only 50 calories and lower in acid than traditional tangerines, according to the Pixie website.Īdorable! And the branding is pretty cute too. Pixie tangerines are just as healthy as traditional tangerines. So, when I saw these seedless tangerines on sale at Whole Foods, I had to try them. But those gosh darn seeds drive me crazy! Nothing ruins a bite more than a big bitter citrus seed. I prefer them to oranges in many of my recipes simply because the flavor can be more intense. ![]() No crazy genetics! No scientific engineering involved! more info after jump… It’s seedless tangerine season! With a little bit of Pixie magic, Ojai Pixie has been kind enough to bring citrus lovers everywhere: seedless tangerines! ![]()
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