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Kishus are Grown in Georgia?!
Yes! Kishus are native to Southern China and were first brought to the United States in the 1980s from Japan. Our kishus (and all citrus offered at our Hometown Markets) come from Franklin's Citrus...
How Sweet are Kishus?
While kishus are always a sweet choice, this year’s crop is exceptionally sweet! Farms use a refractometer to measure sugar content in fruit using the Brix sweetness scale, which measures sugar...
What are Kishus?
Kishus are mandarins about the size of a golf ball or smaller. They are extremely easy to peel, seedless, and unwaxed, which allows you to zest them and use the peel. Click here to watch a video...
Recipe of the Month: Mandarin Orange Cake
Cake Ingredients 3-5 mandarin oranges* 3 large eggs 1/3 cup salted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream 1 3/4 cups all...
Fruit is the Sweetest Holiday Gift!
Looking for the perfect gift to send the foodies, health-conscious, or hard-to-buy-for friends and family in your life? Gift a little piece of Georgia this holiday delivered directly to their...
WINTER ROAD TRIP NOW LIVE!
CITRUS IS BACK! Georgia Peach Truck is rolling back up the East Coast – from North Carolina to Maine – this December with fresh Georgia kishus (also known as “Georgia Kisses”) and pecans! As we head...
WINTER MAIL ORDER LIVE!
Treat yourself or surprise someone special with a delivery of fresh Georgia kishus (also known as “Georgia Kisses”), apples, and pecans! As we head into the holiday season, we will ship our customer...
Apple Care Instructions
To prolong the freshness of your apples, store them in the refrigerator in the crisper drawer. Apples can also be stored in a cool, dark place, such as a pantry or cellar away from direct sunlight....
Recipe of the Month: Crisp Apple Salsa
With apples now in season and tomatoes still available at some Hometown Markets, this Crisp Apple Salsa feels like the perfect recipe to take advantage of while it’s still warm outside! Serve it...









