Harvesting Oranges: Learn When And How To Pick An Orange

By Amy Grant Oranges are easy to pluck from the tree; the trick is to know when to harvest an orange. If you have ever purchased oranges from the local grocers, you are well aware that a uniform orange color is not necessarily an indicator of a delicious, juicy orange – the fruit is sometimes dyed, which makes things confusing. Anyway, the same rule of thumb goes when harvesting oranges; color is not always a determining factor. When to Harvest an Orange Times for harvesting oranges vary depending upon the variety. Picking oranges may occur any time from as early as March to as late as December or January. It is helpful to know what variety of orange you have to determine the right time for picking oranges. To be more specific, these tips should help: Navel oranges are ready for harvest from November to June. Valencia oranges are ready

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