The varieties of mandarins that we grow are; Imperial, a very popular variety, extra juicy and extra large this season, an old family favourite is the Emperor mandarin, grown for many generations, easy to peel with a great flavour, and the last variety of the season is the Hickson, which is available from the middle of August until the end of September.
We also grow cumquats which we start picking from the middle of July.
Watkins Orchard has been a family-owned and managed operation since 1836 with the current orchard established at Wisemans Ferry in 1901 being the year of Federation - by John's great great grandfather, Alfred Watkins.
Come and meet his grandson John Watkins, his great grandson Mark Watkins and yep you got it his Great great grandson Isaac Watkins.
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