How Cold-Hardy Mandarins Sparked a Citrus Boom in South Georgia

23/10/2025 26 min
How Cold-Hardy Mandarins Sparked a Citrus Boom in South Georgia

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Let's visit Nashville, Georgia, in Berrien County to see how cold-hardy satsuma mandarins are reshaping local agriculture and school nutrition. You'll hear from growers and packers who walk us through varieties, frost protection, and the journey from orchard to classroom lunch trays. Discover why cultivars like Xie Shan, Brown Select, Owari, Kishu, Cara Cara, Sugar Belle, and Shiranui are taking root across South Georgia.