| Availability: |
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Florida;
December - early February |
| Characteristics: |
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Smooth, thin
rind, very high juice content. Rich, sweet flavor. |
| Origin: |
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Originally
from China, brought to Charleston, South Carolina and planted by
Rev. J.B. Owens at Sparr, near Citra, Florida, around 1860. |
| Suggested
Uses: |
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Cut into
points, wheels or smiles. Eat as a snack or use in salads, as a
garnish or as an ingredient in a main or side dish. Excellent and
delicious squeezed for juice. |
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