🍊 Corsican clementine season: dates and advice 2025
Quick answer: The Corsican clementine season generally starts in early November and lasts until the end of January. To enjoy the best IGP Corsican clementines, choose shiny fruits with green leaves, sourced from short supply chains, and order as soon as the harvest opens on our private sale or discover the 5kg box for maximum freshness! 🍊🌿
When does the Corsican clementine season start?
Do you wait every year for the return of Corsican clementines? Their eagerly awaited season generally begins at the beginning of November 🍃, right when the temperatures cool down and the need for vitamins is felt! The harvest then extends until the end of January , or sometimes even the beginning of February depending on the weather. In 2025, the first fresh crates will arrive the week of October 27 — so get ready to celebrate autumn with the true taste of Corsican sunshine! ☀️
The Corsican PGI clementine is the only French clementine and is hand-harvested, with its green leaves guaranteeing its freshness. It benefits from a unique climate between the sea and the mountains, which gives it its characteristic fragrance and incomparable sweetness. To make sure you don't miss out, keep an eye out for sales openings on our private sales page or on the official website !
How to recognize a Corsican clementine?
- 🍊 Green & shiny leaves : it's the signature! The sap-filled leaves prove the fruit's freshness.
- 🌱 Thin, slightly marbled skin (never perfectly smooth, this is normal!)
- 💧 No or very few seeds for Corsican PGI varieties
- 🌄 Guaranteed origin : the words “Clémentine de Corse IGP” or “France” on the label
- ✨ Sweet and tangy flavor and intense aroma, nothing to do with clementines from Spain or Morocco
To delve deeper into the subject, read this ultra-comprehensive article on clementines 🥗.
Where and how to buy Corsican clementines?
To make the most of the Corsican clementine season , choose:
- 🛒 Short circuit : order your clementines directly from producers or from specialized networks like our private sale for maximum freshness.
- 📆 As soon as the season starts (end of October) , reserve your crate: they go fast!
- 🎯 IGP label : this is the guarantee of true Corsican taste and respect for the terroir.
- 👍 Leaves still green : a sign that the harvest is recent.
- 🚚 Fast delivery : in our 5kg box or in AMAP, you will receive your freshly harvested fruit.
A word of advice: avoid fruits without leaves or that are too shiny (waxy), as they are often imported and less tasty. For more official information, visit the Corsican clementine website !
How to enjoy and preserve Corsican clementines?
- 🥗 Fresh & natural : the best, especially for breakfast or as a vitamin-packed snack
- 🍰 For dessert : in fruit salad, with a little mint or cinnamon to boost the flavors
- 🔥 Oven roasted : peeled, sprinkled with honey, a few minutes at 180°C, it's magic!
- 🍸 In fresh juice or cocktails for a tangy touch
- 🥄 In homemade jam , to prolong the pleasure until spring
- ❄️ Storage : at room temperature for up to one week, or in a cool place (never in plastic!)
Tip: If you want an even more intense flavor, let the clementines ripen for 1-2 days in the open air after receiving them!
FAQ: Everything you need to know about the Corsican clementine season
When do the first Corsican clementines arrive on the shelves?
Harvesting usually begins around the end of October or beginning of November (ISO date: 2025-11-11) depending on the weather. The first crates are often the most fragrant! Be quick to order as soon as sales open on our private sale .
Why is the Corsican clementine unique?
This is the only French clementine, grown between the sea and the mountains. It is hand-picked, with its leaves, benefits from a PGI and an exceptional terroir which gives it its inimitable fragrance and sweetness. 🌱
Can you buy Corsican clementines out of season?
No, the Corsican clementine is a respected seasonal fruit: it's impossible to find it fresh outside of November-January. Avoid imitations from elsewhere, which are less aromatic!
How can you be sure they are fresh?
Bright green leaves, firm stem, unshrunk skin = guaranteed freshness! Order directly from our 5kg box for express delivery from Corsica. 🚚
What to do with Corsican clementines?
In juice, in a salad, as a snack, in a cake, or even roasted in the oven: Corsican clementines can be cooked in all sorts of ways! Discover our article for vitamin-packed recipe ideas! 🍰
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