Therefore, damage was expected to be quite extensive in that area. Southern California Valencias survived the freeze with no damage due to the shorter duration of sub-freezing temperatures. The 1998-99 California tangerine forecast is 3.2 million cartons. Freeze damage in the Central Valley was severe with most growers in that area expecting a total loss. Fruit in the Southern California area suffered minimal freeze damage.
Color is excellent and eating quality is very good.
Grade defects include wind scar, picking injury, and puff.