| NAVELS |
This group is distinguished by a small, secondary ovary embedded within the usual ovary, yielding a small fruitlet at the stylar end of the fruit at maturity; a fruit-within-a-fruit. They are generally seedless and make excellent quality fresh fruit, but have poor juicing characteristics and are not processed. ‘Washington' is the major cultivar, but there are dozens, several of which arose as mutations or chance seedlings of ‘Washington'.
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| VALENCIAS |
| Valencia oranges-often called summer oranges-are actually available from February through October, with peak supplies in May, June and July. Valencia oranges are small to medium sized, and they may have a few seeds. They are usually thin-skinned. |
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| SUMMER NAVELS |
| Are a late maturing bud sport of Washington navel orange. The tree characteristics are very similar to those of Washington navel orange. The fruit is of similar size and shape, but it has a smoother peel and a slightly smaller navel. The fruit matures four to six week later than the Washington navel orange and stores on the tree for several months after reaching maturity before the quality deteriorates. |
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