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There is a whole world of interesting facts – such as that the orange is actually a type of Berry - relating to the Common Orange that are fascinating. For example, did you know that:
Orange juice is one of the commodities traded on the New York Board of Trade.
Sweet orange oil, a by-product of the juice industry is produced by pressing the peel. It is used as a flavoring in food and drink and for its fragrance in perfume and aromatherapy.
It is an efficient cleaning agent which is promoted as being environmentally friendly. Its smell is considered more pleasant by some than those of other cleaning agents.
The orange blossom is traditionally associated with good fortune, and was popular in bridal bouquets and head wreaths for weddings for some time.
The petals of orange blossom can also be made into a delicately citrus-scented version of rosewater.
In Spain, fallen blossoms are dried and then used to make tea.
Orange blossom honey is produced by putting beehives in the citrus groves during bloom, which also pollinates seeded citrus varieties. Orange blossom honey is highly prized, and tastes much like orange.
All parts of the orange are used to make marmalade: the pith and pips are separated, and typically placed in a muslin bag where they are boiled in the juice (and sliced peel) to extract their pectin, aiding the setting process.
Orange peel is used by gardeners as a slug repellent.
Wow! All that from one fruit. Every garden should grow one.
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aka Navel Orange
Citrus. A good quality NZ orange with sweet and juicy, virtually seed-less fruit. Ripens from September onwards. Chock full of Vitamin C. Oranges are happiest in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Orange Best Seedless
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$54.99
aka Navel Orange
Citrus. This is a late maturing Navel Orange, sweet seedless fruit has an excellent flavour and plenty of juice. An excellent cropper and very juicy. Reliable and generally considered a good 'doer'. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Orange Powell Navel
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$54.99
aka Dwarf Navel Orange
Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. This is a late maturing Navel Orange, sweet seedless fruit has an excellent flavour and plenty of juice An excellent cropper and very juicy. Reliable and generally considered a good 'doer'. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Orange Powell Navel Dwf
Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$54.99
aka Valencia Orange
Citrus. A top eating orange with juicy, high quality flesh with few seeds. The thin skinned fruit holds well on the tree and is ripe from late spring through to summer. Crops well. Used extensively for fruit juice production through-out the world. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Orange Valencia
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$54.99
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