With how many citrus varieties there are to choose from, it’s genuinely hard deciding which ones are worth the space, and this one made the cut.
The Basics
Haruka is a Japanese citrus variety in the family Rutaceae, a cross first discovered in Ehime prefecture in southern Japan.
Origin and Habitat
Developed and grown in Japan’s citrus-producing regions, particularly Ehime, one of the country’s top citrus prefectures.
What It Looks Like
Looks like a lemon on the outside, which surprises people expecting something sweeter-looking given the flavor inside.
Uses and Flavor
Tastes like honey with a tangy kick after, a much sweeter experience than the lemon-like appearance suggests.
Growing It Here
Got this from Ken. Part of the ongoing challenge of picking which citrus varieties actually earn a spot given how many options exist — this one made the cut on flavor alone.
Pests and Diseases to Watch For
Standard citrus concerns like scale and leaf miner would be the ones to watch, though nothing specific to report from ours yet.
Kenta’s Take
The lemon-looking exterior hiding a honeyed, tangy interior is exactly the kind of surprise that makes collecting citrus varieties worth the trouble.