I haven’t been active on this forum—or in my orchard—for the past few years due to family commitments. But I’m back now and just wanted to say hi 
.
With my son heading off to college this fall (accepted to most of the top schools—yay! 
), I’m hoping to spend more time in the garden and here on the forum.
I made so many amazing friends 
in this space who helped me tremendously with my orchard, and I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with many of you.
Posting my 2025 fruit report below — will keep updating as the season progresses:
- Gold Nugget Mandarin – Outstanding. Best citrus in my orchard. Harvested in March. Didn’t measure brix.
- Snack Time / Rapunzel – 25–30 brix, harvested around Father’s Day. A crowd favorite.
- Orla Cot1 (one of Anya’s seedlings grown from seed) – 30+ brix, outstanding flavor. Harvested around July 4th. Sampled just 2 fruits.
- Splash – Surprisingly good this year! 27–30 brix even when not fully ripe (had to pick early to beat the squirrels). I wasn’t a fan in previous years, but this batch changed my mind.
- Flavor Supreme – 22–25 brix. Very good, though not my top pick.
