Oatmeal Farm Network | Orange Varieties

Variety Name	Description
Bergamot	A fragrant, pear-shaped citrus fruit, prized for the essential oil in its rind. The peel is used to flavor Earl Grey tea, and the fruit is too sour to be eaten raw.
Bergamot Orange	A sour orange variety prized for its essential oils, used in Earl Grey tea and perfumes.
Bitter Orange	Used for marmalades and cooking, known for its sour taste.
Blood Orange	Known for its deep crimson, maroon-streaked flesh. Has a unique flavor profile, often described as a mix of orange, raspberry, and cherry.
Calamondin	A small, round, hybrid citrus. Looks like a tiny orange, but the skin is sweet and the pulp is extremely sour. Used as a "sour orange" or garnish.
Cara Cara	A navel orange variety with distinctive pinkish-red flesh. It is seedless, low in acid, and exceptionally sweet, with notes of cherry, rose, and berry.
Cara Cara Orange	A navel orange variety with pinkish-red flesh and a sweet flavor.
Changsha Mandarin	A cold-hardy mandarin with a sweet flavor and easy-to-peel skin.
Clementine	The mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata 'Clementine') is an amazing species of fruit-bearing tree that is prized for its sweet and juicy citrus fruits. Its vibrant, orange-colored skin has a lightly pebbled texture, and the juicy inside is separated into easy-to-peel segments. Clemenvines, a popular variety of mandarin orange, are the perfect snack due to their sweet flavor and compact size. This citrus fruit is known to help build strong bones and aid digestion due to its high vitamin C, calcium
Cleopatra Mandarin	A small, highly flavorful mandarin used as rootstock for other citrus trees.
Dancy Tangerine	One of the original tangerine varieties, known for its rich flavor and loose skin.
Encore Mandarin	A late-season variety with a sweet-tart flavor and tight skin.
English Cucumber	The European cucumber is a variety of cucumber that has smaller seeds and is longer and slimmer than other varieties.
Fairchild Mandarin	A popular mandarin variety known for its sweet and tangy flavor, often seedless.
Fortune Mandarin	A hybrid mandarin variety with a rich, sweet flavor and thin skin.
Fukumoto Navel	A Japanese navel orange variety, characterized by its early ripening and sweetness.
Hamlin	A medium-sized, smooth, thin-skinned orange, primarily used for juicing. It is seedless, very juicy, but its flavor is not as rich as other varieties.
Hamlin Orange	A small, sweet orange with high juice content, used in juice production.
Italian Large Leaf Basil	A fragrant culinary herb from the mint family, celebrated for its sweet, peppery leaves in Italian and Southeast Asian dishes.
Jaffa	A well-known orange variety, typically large, with a thick skin that is easy to peel. It is sweet, juicy, and contains very few seeds.
Jaffa Orange	A sweet, seedless variety originating from Israel, known for its thick skin.
Kinnow (Orange)	A hybrid mandarin with a rich flavor, often grown in India and Pakistan.
Korean Purple	Grape juice, purple, with added vitamin C, from concentrate, shelf stable [USDA FDC: 2003592]
Lane Late Navel	A late-season navel orange variety, known for its sweetness and extended harvest period.
Late Navel	A navel orange that ripens later in the season. Tends to be smaller, juicier, and holds on the tree well, extending the navel season.
Lima Orange	A Brazilian variety known for its sweet flavor and seedless flesh, primarily used in juice production.
Minneola Tangelo	A hybrid between a tangerine and grapefruit, with a sweet-tart flavor and easy-to-peel skin.
Moro	The Blood Orange (Citrus sinensis 'Moro') is an amazing citrus fruit that is adored by many. It is tart, tangy, and sweet all at the same time. The vibrant reddish-orange color of their flesh is a beautiful sight to behold. They are also packed with nutrients like Vitamin C and Potassium. The unique flavor makes them a perfect addition to salads, desserts, beverages, and more. Their distinctive appearance makes them ideal for decorating plates and adding dazzle to meals. With its unique flavor,
Moro (Blood)	The most common "blood orange." Skin is orange with a red blush. Flesh is a deep, dark-purple-red. Has a strong, sweet-tart, "berry-like" flavor.
Moro Blood Orange	A specific type of blood orange with deep red flesh and a tangy flavor.
Murcott Orange	Also known as Honey Tangerine, a sweet variety with a deep orange color.
Navel	A large, sweet, and seedless orange, easily identified by the "navel" or second fruit at its base. Easy to peel and perfect for eating fresh.
Orange Blaze	Orange Blaze is a variety of Orange. A citrus fruit rich in vitamin C, typically grown in warmer climates.
Orange Cara Cara Navel	A pink-flesh Navel orange known for its low acidity, seedless nature, and subtly sweet, complex flavor (sometimes with red berry notes).
Orange Dragon	Orange Dragon is a variety of Orange. A citrus fruit rich in vitamin C, typically grown in warmer climates.
Orange Jelly	Orange Jelly is a variety of Orange. A citrus fruit rich in vitamin C, typically grown in warmer climates.
Orange Mint	Orange Mint is a variety of Mint. A fast-growing, perennial herb with a fresh aroma, used in cooking, teas, and desserts.
Orange Smoothie	Orange Smoothie is a variety of Orange. A citrus fruit rich in vitamin C, typically grown in warmer climates.
Orange Sun	Orange Sun is a variety of Orange. A citrus fruit rich in vitamin C, typically grown in warmer climates.
Orange Valencia	A late-season sweet orange cultivar, widely considered the best for juicing due to its high juice yield and excellent flavor.
Orlando Tangelo	A sweet and juicy tangelo variety with a distinctive tartness.
Parson Brown	An early-season "juice" orange. Medium-sized, seedy, and full of juice. The flavor is sweet, but not as rich as a Valencia.
Parson Brown Orange	An early-season orange, once popular for juice, now less common due to seed content.
Pineapple (Orange)	An old, mid-season "juice" orange from Florida. Named for its slight, "pineapple-like" aroma. Very juicy and sweet, but seedy.
Pineapple Orange	A sweet, juicy orange with a slight tartness, popular in Florida.
Pink Blossom Chives	A cultivar with attractive deep pink or reddish-purple flowers, used for both culinary and ornamental purposes.
Robinson Tangerine	A cross between a Clementine and an Orlando Tangelo, prized for its rich flavor.
Salustiana Orange	A Spanish variety known for its sweetness and used in juice production.
Sanguinelli Blood Orange	A highly pigmented blood orange with a sweet yet tart flavor, grown mainly in Spain.
Sanguinello (Blood)	A "blood orange" from Spain. Skin is reddish-orange. Flesh is orange with deep red streaks. Has a balanced, sweet-tart, rich flavor.
Satsuma (Orange)	A seedless, easy-peeling mandarin with a delicate, sweet flavor.
Satsuma Mandarin	A cold-hardy, seedless, "zipper-skin" mandarin. Skin is bumpy and greenish-orange. Flesh is tender, mild, and sweet.
Seville	A bitter, high-acid orange with a thick, aromatic, dimpled rind. Almost exclusively used for cooking, especially for making marmalade, sauces, and liqueurs.
Seville Orange	A sour, bitter orange used mainly for marmalade and cooking.
Shamouti Orange	Also known as the Jaffa orange, popular in the Mediterranean region for its sweet flavor.
Suma Root	Suma Root — a starchy tuber or root vegetable.
Sunburst Tangerine	A juicy tangerine with a deep orange color and sweet flavor, commonly grown in Florida.
Tangelo (Minneola)	A hybrid of a tangerine and a grapefruit. Large, with a distinctive "neck." Skin is deep red-orange. Flesh is very juicy, rich, and has a sprightly, sweet-tart flavor.
Tangor	A hybrid between an orange and a mandarin, offering a rich flavor and easy peeling.
Tarocco (Blood)	A "half-blood" orange from Italy. Skin is orange, often with a slight blush. Flesh is orange with red streaks. Known for its very sweet, tender, and juicy flesh with low acid.
Tarocco Blood Orange	An Italian blood orange variety with a milder flavor and less pigmentation.
Temple Orange	A cross between an orange and a tangerine, known for its sweet, tangy flavor.
Trovita	Navel oranges are an amazing species of citrus fruit that are bursting with flavor! Its scientific name is Citrus sinensis 'Trovita' and it is one of the most popular and common oranges in the world. It features a unique navel shape at the blossom end, and its pebbled skin makes it easy to peel and enjoy its juicy, sweet-tangy pulp. Navel oranges also contain an abundance of Vitamins C and A, as well as dietary fiber, making them an excellent choice for hearty nutrition. Moreover, it is a low-ma
Trovita Orange	A sweet, seedless variety developed for desert climates.
Ugli Fruit	A hybrid between an orange, tangerine, and grapefruit, known for its sweet, tangy flavor and wrinkled skin.
Valencia	A sweet, juicy orange, ideal for juicing. Has a thin, golden-orange skin and sometimes contains a few seeds. Available from spring through summer.
Valencia Orange	A juicy orange variety primarily used for orange juice production.
Washington Navel	The "classic" navel orange. Large, seedless, and easy to peel. Has a sweet, rich, and balanced flavor. The standard for fresh-eating navels.
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