Citrus — Valencia
Citrus sinensis 'Valencia'
Valencia Orange - Citrus sinensis 'Valencia'
A very popular variety or orange with juicy, full bodied fruit. Well suited to the Australian climate it is abundant during the Summer months. This fruit is susceptible to regreening.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Matures approximately November to February.
Fruit size: 7-8cm approximately. Medium to large heavy fruit.
Fruit shape: Round, ovate.
Skin: Thin easy to peel, pale orange skin with a greenish tinge. Pebbly rind.
Flesh colour: Orange.
Texture: 0-6 seeds per fruit approximately.
Flavour: Succulent, sweet and high in juicy content. Good balance between sweet and tart.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Storage: Keeps well at room temperature.
Storage period: Several weeks.
Yield: Tends toward alternate bearing.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Blossom: Usually has 2 crops after the bloom - the old and the new.
Tree shape: Hardy tree.
Growth rate: Fast growing.
Height: Up to 4m high approximately.
Growing conditions: Thrives in temperate conditions.
Harvest notes: Hangs on the tree longer than any other orange - even up to a year.
Comments: Fruit is sweetest when there is a green tinge - does regreen which makes a protective barrier. Desirable for domestic and export market.
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