Oranges
Navels
Are hybrids that were the result of crossing a tangelo and a mandarin orange which make them deliciously sweet, They are seedless, are easy to peel, and are be one of oranges
Valencia
Are small to medium sized seedy fruits with the same taste as Valencia oranges, they are easy to squeeze, deep orange in color and full of juice
Baladi
Are small to medium sized seedy fruits with the same taste as Valencia oranges, they are easy to squeeze, deep orange in color and full of juice
lemons
Are among the world’s most popular citrus fruits. They grow on lemon trees and are a hybrid of the original citron and lime.
The harvest time for lemons depends on the variety and the region where they are grown Generally:
- In warm regions like Egypt, Spain, and Mexico, they can be harvested multiple times a year.
- Summer lemons are typically harvested between May and September, while winter lemons are harvested between November and April.
Mandarins
Is a small citrus tree with loose-skinned fruit resembling other oranges but typically sweeter and less acidic than oranges. Mandarin has several varieties like Fremont, W. Murcott and Honey Murcott, that are varieties originated by natural mutations with other citruses.
Mandarins are typically harvested in different seasons depending on the variety and growing region:
- Early-season mandarins are harvested from October to December.
- Mid-season varieties are harvested between January and March.
- Late-season mandarins can be picked from April to June.
Grapefruit
It is a large tropical citrus fruit that belongs to the orange, lemon and grapefruit families, and its flavour ranges from bitter to sweet and sour. The best grapefruit variety is the Star Ruby, known for its deep red colour among all grapefruits.
Grapefruit Harvest Time:
Early-season grapefruit is harvested from October to December.
