Last updated: 2026-06-17
The Satsuma mandarin is one of the most preferred mandarin varieties worldwide, thanks to its thin skin, seedless flesh, and ease of peeling. Originally from Japan, in Turkey harvest generally begins in October, depending on the region, and can continue through December to February; peak harvest falls in November-December.
But the mandarin season is not limited to Satsuma: it opens in late September with very early Satsuma-type varieties like Miho Wase and Okitsu; varieties such as Primasol, Clementine, and Dobashi Beni fill the mid-season; hybrid varieties Nova and Fremont come in during November-December; and W.Murcott along with its seedless mutation Tango close out the season between late winter and spring. This wide varietal range gives mandarin an almost uninterrupted supply window from September through April.
The differences between varieties go beyond harvest timing: Satsuma's loose, easy-to-peel skin and soft flesh make it stand out especially in the early season, while W.Murcott's thin skin and high sugar content make it preferred late in the season. Tango gets its seedless trait from a mutation achieved through irradiation, and remains seedless even when grown near other citrus — a quality especially sought after in export markets.
At MC Sarıkaya Gıda, we put ten different mandarin varieties, including Satsuma, through quality control before supplying them to domestic and export markets. You can visit our Mandarin product page for detailed variety and season information.