Harehime
ShipmentEarly December to early January
This variety was developed by the National Agricultural and Food Research Organization. Harehime have a notably orange-like, fresh aroma and are very easy to eat. Ehime Prefecture is Japan's top producer of harehime, and JA Ochi Imabari sells high-quality ones under the brand name "Seto no Harehime." These are produced in designated park areas.
Easiness to eat
- Peel
- Easy to peel by hand.
- Segment skin
- Thin, and people generally don't mind eating it at all.
- Seeds
- No. (There might be a few, but it's rare.)
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