Re: Ripe oranges

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• To: j*@otenet.gr, t*@xtra.co.nz
• Subject: Re: Ripe oranges
• From: K*@aol.com
• Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 11:20:13 EDT

In a message dated 9/16/99 8:34:17 AM EST, janetble@otenet.gr writes:

<< the longer they hang on the tree
 the sweeter they are. >>

Some varieties of citrus do not hold well on the tree at all, becoming dry, 
puffy, and insipid.  In particular, Satsuma mandarin, Bearss lime (also known 
as Tahiti or Persian lime), Tarocco blood orange, Oroblanco grapefruit, 
Orlando tangelo, Murcott (or Honey) orange (technically a "tangor"), etc.  If 
you desire a variety whose fruits hold well on the tree, my advice would be 
to do a little research first.

Kurt Mize
Stockton, California
USDA Zone 9 

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