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Citrus Kirkwood red navel
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Common name of Citrus sinensis navel chocolat
Cocolate orange
Origin of Citrus sinensis navel chocolat
Valencia, Spain; natural mutation of Citrus sinensis navel
Hardiness of Citrus sinensis navel chocolat
-8°C (17°F)
Description de Citrus sinensis navel chocolat
The chocolate orange is very original for its brown peel when ripe, and highly sought after for its seedless, very juicy, aromatic, and above all very sweet 200 gram fruit (very high Brix of 12). Harvest from November to January, but the fruit can remain on the tree for a long time.
Culture de Citrus sinensis navel chocolat
May be grown in open ground along the coasts in mild climates. Avoid damp soils.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- yes
- Fragrant:
- yes
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F) - Exposure:
- full sun
- Can be grown in a container:
- yes
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