Where can I buy Sumo oranges?

Asked by: Andrew Jawzi

Where are Sumo oranges available?

You can also find them at Whole Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger, andPublix, and the Sumo Citrus oranges are in season from January through April.

Are Sumo oranges available now?

According to the Sumo Citrus website, the fruit is only available for four months a year: between January and April.

Does Trader Joe’s have Sumo oranges?

Absolutely! Yes, they are expensive, but they’re only in season from January to April. You probably won’t be shocked by the taste—it’s pretty similar to that of other mandarin oranges. But since the the viral Trader Joe’s TikTok, other creators are singing the sumo orange’s praises.

When can I get Sumo oranges?

Sumo Citrus Season



Like other citrus fruits (including lemons, limes, and grapefruits), Sumo Citrus are in season during the winter. You can find them in stores every year from January to April.

Does Whole Foods carry Sumo oranges?

Ready to stock up? Visit the Produce department in your local Whole Foods Market store to get your hands on Sumo Citrus when it’s in season.

Does Target have Sumo oranges?

Sumo Citrus – 3lb Bag : Target.

Why are there no Sumo oranges?

Sumo Citrus was first imported from Japan to the U.S. in 1998 but wasn’t sold to the public until 2011 after California farmers were able to maintain the fruit’s high growing standards.

How much does a Sumo orange cost?

The price I see most often is $3.99/pound.

Does Wegmans have Sumo oranges?

You can find Sumo oranges at a variety of supermarkets, including Wegmans, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, but they will set you back a bit more than your average orange — averaging about $4 a pound.

Why are Sumo oranges so expensive?

Why is Sumo Citrus more expensive than average oranges? 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.

Are Sumo oranges healthy?

This delicious fruit is prized for being a novelty more than a health food, and while a higher source of fiber, Vitamin C, and calcium than the average orange, that is mostly due to its massive size!

Can you grow Sumo oranges from seed?

The trees require year-round care, and it takes five years from seed to fruit until they’re ready for harvest. Thanks to expert citrus growers like the Bay family though, Sumo Citrus have flourished in California. Don and his son Darren worked together through trial and error to perfect their crop of Sumo Citrus.

Can I grow a Sumo orange tree?

Only expert citrus growers are able to cultivate the notoriously difficult to grow Sumo Citrus® from a seed to a fruit-bearing tree. For the past 20 years, the passionate growers have perfected the cultivation of Sumo Citrus in California’s San Joaquin Valley, maintaining the highest growing standards possible.

What is the season for Sumo Citrus?

Sumo Citrus season lasts from January through April.