| Pineapple oranges should be strongly considered to | | | | because of the high number of seeds they contain, |
| give out as gifts for Thanksgiving. | | | | growers refrained from over planting pineapple |
| These are not expensive at this time of year, | | | | oranges. But, that was then. Now, the problems are |
| harvest time, so they make great affordable gift | | | | licked. |
| baskets for all. Seedlings of pineapple oranges were | | | | The USDA Agricultural Research Service introduced |
| planted around the year 1860 near Citra Florida. They | | | | this new variety - seedless -thanks to some serious |
| blossomed out to the industry we have today. | | | | research on this variety. The short supply of |
| These citrus oranges have slightly flattened tops and | | | | pineapple orange disappeared quickly and the huge |
| bottoms. It is a medium to large fruit and the size is | | | | demand was satisfied. It is the eight variety |
| about 2-3/4 inches to 3 inches in diameter. The peel | | | | introduced according to the USDA Agricultural |
| is slightly thick and smooth. The outer skin has a | | | | Research Service. It took 20 years to develop this |
| bright orange color. Under cool nights the color is | | | | variety. |
| particularly enhanced. | | | | The farmers markets love to have them as a good |
| The blended taste of pineapple orange makes it | | | | addition to their fruit stands and grocery stores love |
| attractive of those who have special tastes. They | | | | them. Customer love the fresh juicy and tasty juice |
| make affordable gift baskets for delivery during the | | | | of pineapple oranges that provides a good dose of |
| midseason harvest. From December through February | | | | great nourishing health every day. Now is your |
| you can have your fill of pineapple oranges. | | | | chance to try this pineapple oranges variety - enjoy |
| The green distinctively looking leaves of the tree, rich | | | | two tastes in one. How remarkable! If you tasted |
| texture of the fruit and robust quality make this fruit | | | | them before you know how nourishing they are - |
| irresistible to many. One downfall though, is that the | | | | particularly when your affordable gift basket is from |
| tree does not withstand the cold -low temperatures - | | | | Indian River County, Florida. |
| very well, like most other varieties. They are | | | | Pass your winter blues away with pineapple oranges |
| susceptible to freezes during the winter months in | | | | and also send affordable gift baskets to your |
| Florida. You get lower yields than the Hamlin's or | | | | favorite charity. Pick a favorite charity or someone |
| Valencia oranges. | | | | and donate a basket of fruit to spruce up someone's |
| In the past, blight attacks were annoying and during | | | | day. A healthful gift is always a good thing for |
| heavy crop years the trees collapsed at a rapid rate. | | | | anyone. Get your fair share of pineapple oranges. |
| The fruit fell off the tree prematurely. To curb this | | | | Send a little Florida sunshine to friends in the northern |
| hindrance, growers had to spray the trees with 2, | | | | climates. Make them a little more cheerful in winter. |
| 4-D applying various spraying techniques. "Pineapple | | | | Whether, sweethearts, lovers, friends, acquaintances, |
| pitting," is the term used where the orange peel | | | | office staffers, all of them will appreciate this as an |
| creased and caused stress to the tree as well. These | | | | unusual special gift from you. Every household should |
| pineapple orange trees were selectively planted due | | | | at least taste this pineapple orange once. Go ahead |
| to these adverse conditions so the harvested crop | | | | and try it out and see for yourself. |
| was not plentifully available. You were able to get | | | | Someone in your circle of friends may just relish your |
| them in stores in January and February. In addition, | | | | gift of an affordable gift basket of Pineapple oranges. |