ARE YOUR MANDARINS ORGANIC?
Yes, we follow all organic practices required for organic certification. After transferring ownership last year, we are happy to announce that we have received our new certification. We are certified organic by the California Certified ORGANIC Farmers (CCOF) which is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-accredited organic certifying agency.
HOW DOES ORDERING AND SHIPPING WORK?
Our ordering process is unique and allows you to pre-order your mandarins to ship to various addresses throughout the holiday season. For a full explanation of how it works, visit our page, How to Buy Organic Mandarins.
HOW MUCH FRUIT IS IN EACH BOX?
Approximately 7 lbs. Exact weight varies depending on fruit size.
DO YOU SELL MANDARIN TREES?
No. We only sell the fruit we hand pick when harvesting .
DO YOU ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO U-PICK ON YOUR FARM?
No, we pick all of our own fruit and ship it to you, freshly packed and ready for your enjoyment.
CAN WE WALK AROUND YOUR GROVE AND POND?
We love our beautiful orchards and picturesque farm, but this is our family home, and we are currently not accepting visitors.
DO YOU SELL YOUR ORGANIC MANDARINS AT ANY OF THE FARMERS’ MARKETS?
In the past, we have sold our mandarins at the Sacramento Farmers’ Market. For the 2024-25 season, we will not be at the farmers’ market in downtown Sacramento but may be working with a local retailer.
DO YOU USE A MACHINE TO PICK YOUR FRUIT?
No, we hand pick, hand sort and hand pack all of our fruit on site and ship out fresh to our online customers. We pack our bags on site to sell locally.
SHOULD I REFRIGERATE MY MANDARINS?
Mandarins are perishable and have a shorter shelf life than sweet oranges. Handle them carefully, because they do have a relatively thin skin which is easily punctured. Store in a cool place at 60˚ to 70˚ F for up to one week. Refrigerator temperatures may alter mandarin flavor, so it is best to store them outside of the refrigerator unless you need to keep them for more than a few weeks.
HOW DO I TRACK MY MANDARIN ORDER?
It’s easy! You will receive an email from the USPS with a tracking number. Just click on the link and you will be able to watch your two-to-three-day package as it travels and makes its way to your home!
DO YOU SELL ANY OTHER ITEMS?
When our farm was accepting visitors, we were happy to support our local olive grower and offered mandarin-themed balsamic vinegars and olive oils during the holiday season. These are currently not available at S and J Mandarin Farm.
CAN I PICK A SPECIFIC DAY TO HAVE MY MANDARINS SHIPPED?
The weather controls our schedule. However, we offer our customers a one-week window for shipping and this takes into account weather-related delays. When you place your order, you will need to choose the week you would like your mandarins shipped. You may add additional boxes to your shopping cart for different shipping weeks and pay for them all at the same time. While we always strive to maintain shipping dates, sometimes Mother Nature alters the plan.
DO YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE VARIETY OF MANDARINS?
Yes, we have five varieties, but our main and largest crop are the organic Owari Satsuma Mandarins. Visit our organic mandarins page to learn about each variety.
HOW CAN WE GET ON YOUR MAILING LIST? WILL YOU SELL MY INFORMATION TO OUTSIDE MARKETING AGENCIES?
Sign up for our email list and you will only receive notifications regarding Online Order status and available mandarins. WE WILL NOT SELL YOUR INFORMATION. You may view our Privacy Policy for more details.