Orange
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There is a whole world of interesting facts – such as that the orange is actually a type of Berry - relating to the Common Orange that are fascinating. For example, did you know that:
Orange juice is one of the commodities traded on the New York Board of Trade.
Sweet orange oil, a by-product of the juice industry is produced by pressing the peel. It is used as a flavoring in food and drink and for its fragrance in perfume and aromatherapy.
It is an efficient cleaning agent which is promoted as being environmentally friendly. Its smell is considered more pleasant by some than those of other cleaning agents.
The orange blossom is traditionally associated with good fortune, and was popular in bridal bouquets and head wreaths for weddings for some time.
The petals of orange blossom can also be made into a delicately citrus-scented version of rosewater.
In Spain, fallen blossoms are dried and then used to make tea.
Orange blossom honey is produced by putting beehives in the citrus groves during bloom, which also pollinates seeded citrus varieties. Orange blossom honey is highly prized, and tastes much like orange.
All parts of the orange are used to make marmalade: the pith and pips are separated, and typically placed in a muslin bag where they are boiled in the juice (and sliced peel) to extract their pectin, aiding the setting process.
Orange peel is used by gardeners as a slug repellent.
Wow! All that from one fruit. Every garden should grow one.
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'Newhall' will be a great addition to your Citrus orchard as this orange tree has fruit of excellent quality and flavor. Crops really well and the fruit is ready around about October. Happiest in a warm sunny position. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5 x 2m
Orange Newhall Dwf FD
Container: 4.7l ?
New stock arriving beginning of May, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $35.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Famous Spanish selection with heavy crops of bitter oranges ideal for marmalade, liqueurs, preserves, sauces and relishes. Medium to large fruit. The dried peel is often used for seasoning. Upright and vigorous grower well suited for large containers. Fruit ripens June/July. Evergreen.
Large amounts of this orange are imported into England and Scotland specifically for Marmalade production - it's not British Marmalade unless it's made from Spanish oranges that actually originally came from Northern Africa.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Orange Seville
Current Stock Height: 90/110cm ?
Container: pb10 ?
$32.99
A firm favourite for Citrus lovers. This large, sweet seedless fruit has an excellent flavour and plenty of juice. Ripening around July/August the mature fruit will hold well on the tree for several months. Plant in well drained soil in a sunny sheltered position.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Orange Washington Navel
Current Stock Height: 70/90cm ?
Container: pb10 ?
$32.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Orange Washington Navel
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: pb12 ?
New stock arriving beginning of April, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $32.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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