About - Sumo Citrus
Sumo Citrus is one of the world’s largest and sweetest mandarins, celebrated for its incredible taste and distinct looks. This rare seedless variety was originally cultivated in Japan in the 1970s by a grower who set out to develop the ultimate citrus experience.
Sumo Citrus®, Enormously Delicious® Mandarin
Sumo Citrus isn’t an orange, it’s an oversized mandarin originally from Japan, celebrated for its sweetness, large size and “top knot.”
Everything You Need to Know for Sumo Citrus Season
Before the legendary, enormously delicious fruit lands in produce aisles near you, let’s recap everything you need to know about Sumo Citrus. Read on to learn all about the hype, the history, and the hints to ensure you have the one and only authentic Sumo Citrus. Accept no imposters!
The Farms - Sumo Citrus
Sumo Citrus is the first premium and highly sought-after dekopon grown commercially in the United States. When this unique mandarin hybrid came to the United States from Japan, it took citrus experts more than ten years to perfect the fruit before it made its way to stores.
FAQs - Sumo Citrus
Sumo Citrus is easy to love but is the most difficult citrus to grow! It takes four years of constant love and care before a Sumo Citrus tree produces any fruit. Despite its rugged appearance, this delicate fruit requires far more expertise and gentle handling than any other piece of citrus.
FIND A STORE SUMO CITRUS® - Sumo Citrus
Find Sumo Citrus ® in your local grocery store, available January thru April. Sign up below to be the first to know when the enormously delicious fruit returns next year!
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Sumo Citrus
Before you dash to the closest supermarket in search of “ your new citrus crush of the winter,” there are a few things you need to know about this legendary fruit. Read on to know how to spot a Sumo Citrus from across the produce aisle, what to expect if you’re a first-timer, and what makes fans stalk this fruit all season long.
Sumo Citrus 101: The Guide to the World’s Most Loved Fruit
Whether you’re discovering this enormously delicious fruit for the first time and want to know why it’s the most exciting thing in the produce aisle or you’re a Super Fan in search of more info about your healthy obsession, read on.
The Legend of Sumo Citrus
Sumo Citrus, in partnership with Hypebeast, presents the origin story of the legendary fruit in an illustrative manga comic by the skillful hand of anime-creator Chris Metzner, who brings to life the fruit’s Japanese origins in a tale of obsession. Read the story here.
Sumo Citrus Fruit Salad
This Sumo Citrus Fruit Salad brings all the sunshine and bright fruit flavors to your table! The combination of Sumo Citrus and pineapple is so seriously refreshing and deliciously sweet. This fruit salad is a feast for the eyes as well, with beautiful colors and shapes.