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Nagpur oranges

Nagpur orange is a variety of mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) grown in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. [1] [2] [3]

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The fruit has a pockmarked exterior and sweet and juicy pulp. The Geographical Indication was applied for Nagpur orange with the registrar of GIs in India, and is effective as of April 2014. [4]

Nagpur oranges blossom during the monsoon season and are ready to be harvested. The orange crop grows twice a year. The fruit available from September to December is Ambiya which has a slightly sour taste. It is followed by the sweeter Mrig crop in January. Normally, farmers go for either of the two varieties. [5]

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References

  1. The Hindu : Open Page : From California orange to [https://nagpursorange.in/ Nagpur orange]
  2. "Exercise caution over cultivating Nagpur orange in Kodagu: IIHR". The Hindu. 25 September 2009.
  3. "Nagpur mandarin Citrus reticulata Blanco". University of California Riverside Citrus Variety Collection. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  4. Subramani, A (26 April 2014). "Geographical Indications tag for Nagpur orange, Kannauj perfume". Times of India . Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  5. "The bitter story of Nagpur Orange | Nagpur News". The Times of India. 11 September 2016.