Category: Fruits

Oranges: Oranges are considered as the powerhouse of vitamin C which is another essential vitamin for preventing acne. Oranges have anti-inflammatory properties that help in healing the swelling and redness around the acne. They also keep your skin looking rejuvenated for a long time. Do oranges cause pimples? Oranges are also very high in Vitamin […]

Washington navel oranges have to be cultivated through grafting to seedling rootstocks or budding. Because of this, almost all of the Washington orange trees grown in California originate from the first two trees that were sent to Eliza Tibbetts. How does navel orange grow? Navel oranges are seedless and in season from early winter to […]

An urgent effort is underway in Riverside to preserve a 143-year-old orange tree that birthed California’s citrus industry. RIVERSIDE, Calif. Who brought the first orange tree to Riverside? Eliza TibbetsEliza Tibbets and the Parent Navel Orange Tree Luther Tibbets was one of the earliest settlers of Riverside arriving in 1870. After settling, Eliza wrote to […]

From grower and district information, costs may be as low as $90 per acre-foot or as high as $250 per acre-foot in non-drought years. In drought years growers may pay between $1,000 and $1,800 per acre-foot. How much does it cost to produce oranges? The total cost of production for processed oranges in 2020/21 was […]

How to Get Fruit on Orange Trees. If the tree produces flowers but no fruit, it’s possible that the flowers aren’t getting pollinated. Give the branches a shake while the tree is in flower to shake loose the pollen and allow it to fall onto the pistil. You’ll have to do this regularly over a […]

The shelf life of Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water is up to 3 years. The “Best By” date printed on the side of the bottle indicates its expiration. Can orange blossom water go bad? Yes, it can go bad, and more likely it will lose potency, but it’ll be obvious with a quick whiff. Does orange […]

Orange blossoms are among the richest sources of nectar for honeybees. Under the right conditions of warm sunny weather in April in Southern California, a strong colony can easily make 60 pounds of honey. Is orange blossom honey from bees? Orange blossom honey is a variety of monofloral honey produced when bees collect nectar and […]

Trees that were not fertilized prior to the bloom period often drop excess number of blossoms, especially if soil fertility was extremely low. The tree is reacting in a natural manner – it is ridding itself of a burden. Improper irrigation is also responsible for blossom drop. Why are my baby oranges falling off the […]

Orange blossom has an incredibly complex scent, with many nuances that vary depending on the type used. I would describe it as having the following facets; citrus, honey, bright floral, indole, orange, sun, green (as in stems), beeswax, clean, soapy, plastic and earth. Does orange and orange blossom smell the same? They’re both from the […]

To the uninitiated, orange blossom water’s flavor is a surprise. It transports the clean brightness of orange groves to a field of wildflowers on a muggy day. The finish on the tongue is pleasantly bitter, much like chewing on orange peel. Does orange blossom taste like oranges? Aromatic and delicate, the orange blossom is the […]

Orange Fruit and Flowers They produce white blossoms in spring that develop into tiny fruit. Over the season those apples grow and mature until at last autumn comes and they are ready for harvest. In autumn, the leaves fall, and the tree goes dormant until the following spring. What are the stages of an orange […]

They’re both from the small white flowers that blossom on the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantia) – which is much more fragrant than the orange tree which produces the fruit for eating. Orange blossom is extracted from the flower through the use of solvents. What is the difference between orange and orange blossom? Unlike pure […]

Orange trees need a warm, sunny, sheltered position outdoors in summer (mainly from early to mid-June until the end of August in most parts of Britain) and a well-lit position indoors for autumn, winter and spring – preferably a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Where is the best place to grow oranges? Gardeners in the warmest […]

Current Facts. Orange blossoms, botanically a part of the Citrus genus, are fragrant flowers that grow in clusters on evergreen trees that reach between 8 to 15 meters in height, belonging to the Rutaceae family. Is orange blossom the same as orange? The more commonly encountered orange oil (sometimes called sweet orange oil) is actually […]

The navel orange actually grows a second “twin” fruit opposite its stem. The second fruit remains underdeveloped, but from the outside, it resembles a human navel—hence the name. Navels are part of the winter citrus family. They’re seedless, peel easily, and are thought to be one of the world’s best-tasting oranges. What does navel mean […]

Using a sharp or serrated knife, trim off the top and bottom of your orange peel, then score the orange peel vertically from top to bottom in several places, being careful not to cut into the fruit. Remove each strip of peel, then gently split your orange into sections to enjoy. How do you cut […]

Pomelo Pomelo Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Genus: Citrus Species: C. maxima What are the largest oranges? India’s largest orange: The giant orange measures 24 inches in circumference and weighs a whopping 1.425kg as on 23rd November, 2020. India’s largest orange has been found on a farm in Nagpur, Maharashtra. What are the giant oranges called? […]

Navel oranges are a sweet variety of orange that has less bite, but equally refreshing juice. If you prefer a sweeter orange juice, then navel oranges are perfect. They are great in combination to tone down some of the tartier varieties, and are found almost year round across the country. Can you make orange juice […]

In addition to their sweet, refreshing taste, navel oranges are also well known and considered very important for their health benefits, especially the antioxidant vitamin C, their main nutritional ingredient. Why is the navel orange important? Among their many health benefits, naval oranges are very high in fiber which helps improve cholesterol ratios in the […]

Examine the ends of the branches for tiny buds that are approximately 1/4 inch long. During the spring, these buds will turn green as they prepare to open into leaves. If you do not see any buds, or if the buds are black or brown, then the orange tree is dead. How do I save […]