The Only Citrus Grower in the Northeast and Why Their Fruit Changes Everything
When you think of citrus, you probably picture winter; cozy cups of tea with a lemon slice, or peak grapefruit season.
But fresh, vibrant citrus? It belongs on your table all year round.
Thanks to Bhumi Growers, the Northeast finally has access to locally grown, specialty citrus (and citrus blossoms!), and whether it's for salads, cocktails, desserts, or simple everyday brightness, their fruit is a total game changer.
This isn’t just another farm story.
It’s a story about passion, patience, and flavors that will completely reset your idea of what citrus can be.
From Wall Street to Yuzu Trees: How Bhumi Growers Took Root
When Vivek and Seema Malik moved to New Jersey, growing citrus wasn't even a thought.
They were busy building careers (Vivek worked on Wall Street) and spending weekends exploring New York City's best restaurants.
One spot, Nobu, introduced them to Yuzu, a rare Japanese citrus with a bright, floral punch that’s nearly impossible to find fresh in the U.S.
Frustrated by the lack of availability, they did something most people would never dream of:
They planted leftover Yuzu seeds at home.
Then they waited.
It took twelve years (yes, twelve) for their first tree to bear fruit.
But when it did, it sparked something bigger:
If they were craving real, fresh citrus this badly, maybe others were too.
Building a Citrus Oasis in New Jersey
Fast forward to today:
What started with a few hopeful seeds has blossomed into Bhumi Growers, the only citrus grower in the Northeast.
1,500 trees (and growing)
Over 55 rare varieties of citrus
Grown in New Jersey greenhouses and at exclusive partner farms in California
Bhumi’s fruits, from Yuzu and Sudachi to Finger Limes and beyond, are no longer reserved for top restaurants.
Now, home cooks and cocktail lovers can experience them too.
Growing Citrus in the Northeast Isn’t Easy
There’s a reason Bhumi Growers stands alone.
Citrus farming outside traditional warm climates is risky business, and it comes with a major threat:
Huanglongbing, also known as Citrus Greening Disease.
Once a tree is infected, there’s no cure.
Because of this, Bhumi operates under strict USDA guidelines:
Constant disease testing
Intense greenhouse protocols
Rigorous monitoring for every single tree
Every fruit they grow is the result of science, vigilance, and serious love for what they do.
Why Bhumi Citrus Belongs in Your Kitchen
Whether it's peak summer, cozy fall, or the dead of winter, Bhumi’s citrus brings unbeatable flavor to your table.
Imagine:
Spritzing fresh Yuzu over a cold noodle salad
Shaking up a Sudachi margarita that makes store-bought limes cry
Layering Kaffir lime zest into homemade cookies
Topping oysters with Finger Lime “caviar” for a burst of wild citrus pop
Their fruits are fresher than anything flown in from across the world — picked at peak ripeness, packed carefully, and sent directly to you.
How to Get Bhumi Citrus
You don’t need a restaurant hookup to score their fruit.
You can order directly from their website:
Visit flavorsbybhumi.com
Join their mailing list for alerts when different fruits come into season
Browse their online shop for what’s ripe and ready
Just keep in mind: nature runs on its own schedule. Some varieties might pop up earlier or later depending on the year.
What Makes Bhumi Growers Different
Local Flavor:
Picked at peak ripeness, not shipped halfway around the globe.
Rare Varieties:
Fresh Yuzu, Sudachi, Finger Limes, and more, citrus you’ll rarely (if ever) find at a regular grocery store.
Sustainable Growing Practices:
Their greenhouse systems use water efficiently and avoid the heavy chemical use that’s typical of mass-market citrus farming.
Real Passion:
Every fruit is grown, cared for, and harvested by real people, not a giant faceless corporation.
If you love food (real food!!!) then you know how much a single squeeze of citrus can transform a dish.
Bhumi Growers is proof that you don't have to live in California or Florida to experience the magic of truly fresh, specialty citrus.
Whenever you want to upgrade a meal, a cocktail, or even just your sparkling water, make it real.
Make it fresh.
Make it Bhumi.
And if you’re feeling ambitious, try to grow your own Meyer Lemon tree at home (hopefully it takes less than 12 years)!
