Citrus Encyclopedia

Citrus sinensis 'Pineapple' (Pineapple Orange)

Pineapple orange is a historic Florida juice cultivar prized for its rich, complex flavor with subtle tropical notes. Despite heavy seediness (15–25 seeds per fruit), its juice quality is considered...

Citrus sinensis 'Pineapple' (Pineapple Orange)

Pineapple orange is a historic Florida juice cultivar prized for its rich, complex flavor with subtle tropical notes. Despite heavy seediness (15–25 seeds per fruit), its juice quality is considered...

Citrus sinensis 'Hamlin' (Hamlin Orange)

Hamlin is Florida's leading early-season juice orange, ripening October through January before Valencia takes over. Discovered in 1879, this reliable, heavy-bearing variety is cold-tolerant for a sweet orange and thrives...

Citrus sinensis 'Hamlin' (Hamlin Orange)

Hamlin is Florida's leading early-season juice orange, ripening October through January before Valencia takes over. Discovered in 1879, this reliable, heavy-bearing variety is cold-tolerant for a sweet orange and thrives...

Citrus sinensis 'Sanguinello' (Sanguinello Bloo...

Sanguinello is the oldest and latest-maturing Sicilian blood orange, harvested February through May. Its ruby-red flesh, firm rind, and complex tart flavor make it the preferred blood orange for cooking,...

Citrus sinensis 'Sanguinello' (Sanguinello Bloo...

Sanguinello is the oldest and latest-maturing Sicilian blood orange, harvested February through May. Its ruby-red flesh, firm rind, and complex tart flavor make it the preferred blood orange for cooking,...

Citrus sinensis 'Tarocco' (Tarocco Blood Orange)

Tarocco is Italy's 'queen of oranges' — the finest eating blood orange with ruby-streaked flesh, exceptional sweetness, and the highest vitamin C of any common orange. Originating in Sicily around...

Citrus sinensis 'Tarocco' (Tarocco Blood Orange)

Tarocco is Italy's 'queen of oranges' — the finest eating blood orange with ruby-streaked flesh, exceptional sweetness, and the highest vitamin C of any common orange. Originating in Sicily around...

Citrus sinensis 'Moro' (Moro Blood Orange)

Moro is the darkest-fleshed blood orange, producing dramatic burgundy-to-black flesh rich in anthocyanin antioxidants. Originating in volcanic Sicily, it requires cold winter nights for color development and excels in Mediterranean...

Citrus sinensis 'Moro' (Moro Blood Orange)

Moro is the darkest-fleshed blood orange, producing dramatic burgundy-to-black flesh rich in anthocyanin antioxidants. Originating in volcanic Sicily, it requires cold winter nights for color development and excels in Mediterranean...

Citrus sinensis 'Cara Cara' (Cara Cara Navel Or...

Cara Cara is a pink-fleshed navel orange mutation with exceptional sweetness, lycopene-rich flesh, and berry-like flavor notes. Discovered in Venezuela in 1976, it has become one of the most sought-after...

Citrus sinensis 'Cara Cara' (Cara Cara Navel Or...

Cara Cara is a pink-fleshed navel orange mutation with exceptional sweetness, lycopene-rich flesh, and berry-like flavor notes. Discovered in Venezuela in 1976, it has become one of the most sought-after...