Where is the hometown of navel oranges? When do navel oranges in southern Jiangxi ripen?

Navel oranges are bright orange-red, smooth and beautiful, with an edible rate of 74%. They are tender and crisp, with a rich and sweet flavor. They are of high quality, rich flavor, and rich aroma. They are very popular and are one of the most commonly eaten fruits for us to supplement vitamin C. So where in my country are the most delicious navel oranges produced? I believe most of you can name them! Why don't you try it!

Contents of this article

1. Where is the hometown of navel oranges?

2. When does Gannan navel orange mature?

3. Storage and preservation methods of navel oranges

Where is the hometown of navel oranges?

The main reason why Gannan navel orange is famous is that, due to its unique soil conditions, the navel oranges produced in Gannan are large and regular in shape, bright orange-red, smooth and beautiful, with an edible rate of 74%, crisp and tender flesh, no residue, rich and sweet flavor, more than 55% juice, more than 14% soluble solids, up to 16%, sugar content of 10.5%-12%, acid content of 0.8-0.9%, solid-acid ratio of 15-17:1. With excellent quality, rich flavor and rich aroma, it is very popular. Consumers call the navel oranges produced in Gannan Gannan navel oranges.

Navel orange production requires strict climate, and there are very few places in the world where navel oranges can be produced, mainly concentrated in California in the United States with a Mediterranean climate, Spain in Europe, South Africa and Australia in the southern hemisphere, and Hunan, northern Guangxi, and southern Jiangxi in China. Ganzhou is located in the advantageous area for navel orange production in China determined by the Ministry of Agriculture, located on the southern edge of the mid-subtropical zone, and has a typical subtropical warm climate.

Ganzhou's forest coverage rate reaches 76.2%. It has a mild climate, abundant rainfall, sufficient sunlight, a large temperature difference between day and night, a long frost-free period and fertile soil, which lays a foundation for the excellent climate and soil conditions for the growth of Gannan navel oranges.

The climate is warm, with abundant rainfall, distinct four seasons and abundant heat. The average daily temperature is 19.4 degrees, the average annual accumulated temperature is 6398.5 degrees, the frost-free period is 290 days, the annual rainfall is 1605 mm, and the rain and heat are in the same season, which corresponds to the growing season of navel oranges. The annual sunshine hours are 1813 hours. Therefore, Ganzhou has unique climatic conditions for growing navel oranges, which is also one of the factors why Gannan navel oranges are famous.

When do Gannan navel oranges mature?

Gannan navel oranges mature from November to December every year. Gannan is the largest navel orange producing area in China, with an area of ​​102,000 hm2 and a total output of 1 million tons. However, the current ripening period of Gannan navel oranges is concentrated in November and December, and the supply cycle of fresh fruits is short. In particular, the sales price of fruits in the past two years is far from the expectations of fruit farmers, which has dampened the enthusiasm of fruit farmers to produce to varying degrees.

Storage and preservation methods of navel oranges

Navel oranges need to be stored and preserved in a refrigerator. Wrap the navel oranges in a plastic bag and place them in the refrigerator's cold storage area, or place the navel oranges neatly in a cardboard box and place them in a cool and ventilated place. You can also wash the navel oranges with soda, dry them, and store them in a plastic bag, which can be stored for 3 months.

1. Refrigerator

Navel oranges need to be stored and preserved in a refrigerator. First, wrap the navel oranges in a plastic bag and then place them in the refrigerator's cold storage area. The temperature in the cold storage area is lower and there is no frost damage, which can extend the shelf life of the navel oranges and maintain their freshness.

2. Store in a cool place

Navel oranges can be stored and preserved in a cool place. Wrap the navel oranges with plastic wrap and place them neatly in a carton. Cover the carton and store it in a ventilated and cool place. If there are rotten or spoiled navel oranges, they should be cleaned out in time to avoid affecting other navel oranges.

3. Soda cleaning

Navel oranges can be stored and preserved using soda. Mix baking soda and water evenly, then apply it on the skin of the navel orange and place it in a ventilated place to dry. A protective film will form on the surface of the navel orange, which can preserve the navel orange for about 3 months.