Mandarin oranges
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Mandarin oranges
My wife, who says I spend too much time on here, just asked me to come on here and see if anyone knows why there seems to be a shortage of Mandarin oranges this year. I found one box a week ago but most stores don't seem to have any. Anyone else finding the same thing or am I just looking in the wrong places?
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Re: Mandarin oranges
There is always some when I walk in the door at Save on in the mission. They have had them for at least 3-4 weeks.
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Re: Mandarin oranges
Bsuds wrote:There is always some when I walk in the door at Save on in the mission. They have had them for at least 3-4 weeks.
Are you looking for a specific brand?
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Re: Mandarin oranges
Maybe its just me, every time I walk by the display their is someone doing orange swap between boxes.
So someone who does not look is going to be buying ugly surprise.
So someone who does not look is going to be buying ugly surprise.
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Re: Mandarin oranges
they probably know Urbane is looking for some.
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Re: Mandarin oranges
I have noticed for the last couple of years less and less oranges of all kinds in the stores, and the mandarins aren't as good as they used to be.
I planted a seed from one of those tiny seedless oranges last year, it stopped growing at 12 inches.
I planted a seed from one of those tiny seedless oranges last year, it stopped growing at 12 inches.
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Re: Mandarin oranges
driveangry wrote:I have noticed for the last couple of years less and less oranges of all kinds in the stores, and the mandarins aren't as good as they used to be.
I planted a seed from one of those tiny seedless oranges last year, it stopped growing at 12 inches.
i'll second the mandarin comment
I agree with op they seem to come and go. one week I get mandarins (kids prefer) other week I get navels or similar (I prefer)
the mandarins are not that sweet as normal I agree
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Re: Mandarin oranges
It's just too early in the season yet. Wait 2-3 weeks. They will be of better quality and larger in size.
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Re: Mandarin oranges
driveangry wrote:I planted a seed from one of those tiny seedless oranges last year, it stopped growing at 12 inches.
That's my problem! I'm eating too many seeds.
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Re: Mandarin oranges
We have been through several boxes already. I have been getting them at Safeway.
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Re: Mandarin oranges
Urbane wrote:My wife, who says I spend too much time on here
Weird, our wives must be related!
As for oranges, I've been picking up a box every week at Save on Foods for a month now. They've been on sale for 4.99/ box the whole time (regular something like 6.99). That reminds me... going to get more right now.
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Re: Mandarin oranges
Too bad they all seem to be from China. If you saw the polluted water used to grow most of their crops you'd know why the taste isn't there.
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Re: Mandarin oranges
Another cause for concern:
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/1413954 ... uld-avoid/
Mandarins aren't on the list but it makes you wonder. I miss my mandarins but want my health!
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/1413954 ... uld-avoid/
Mandarins aren't on the list but it makes you wonder. I miss my mandarins but want my health!
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Re: Mandarin oranges
zzontar wrote:Too bad they all seem to be from China. If you saw the polluted water used to grow most of their crops you'd know why the taste isn't there.
I only buy organic oranges from usually California. Check your labels as non organic oranges sometime contains additives to enhance the look of the orange.
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