South Florida Backyard Nectar

Citrus (Sweet Orange)

History

Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) is the most widely grown citrus fruit in the world, believed to have originated in China as a natural hybrid of pomelo and mandarin.

Taste profile

Classic orange flavor - balanced sweetness and acidity, juicy flesh, aromatic peel.

Growing habits

Performs well in the sandy, alkaline soils typical of South Florida home dooryard citrus.