By Erin Marissa Russell Most of us have a general idea of the distinction between oranges and tangerines, two fruits in the citrus family that are common at the grocery store. Oranges are a broad category of tree fruits that includes navel oranges as well as blood oranges, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Orange Trees from Seeds or Saplings
by Erin Marissa Russell Want to grow your own orange trees, either from seeds or from saplings? Mature orange trees can stretch to heights between 16 and 32 feet. There’s also a smaller dwarf variety of orange tree that stays between eight and 12 feet tall. Glossy evergreen … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Oranges
Oranges are round citrus fruits that grow best in tropical climates and are harvested in late fall or early winter. There are a variety of oranges. Most common are the sweet oranges or Citrus sinensis. These are the Navel, Mandarin, Valencia and Jaffa varieties. A new hybrid, … [Read more...]