Oranges From Florida

Oranges are one of Florida's main export, they are known especially for their oranges. Nearly 75% of oranges from the United States come from the great state of Florida. Florida Oranges are so popular that they made orange juice their official state beverage in 2004. Tangerines and grapefruits are also very popular citrus fruits from this state. Facts about oranges, oranges are the world's favorite flavor right behind chocolate and vanilla. Oranges are also very high in antioxidants, which will help fight the aging process and even some disease. They are high in fiber and can come in varying sizes from big as footballs to small as plums. And not all oranges are in fact orange some can be a yellowish color and even red. Oranges can be kept at room temperature and can be kept for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. They are also very high in potassium and they originally come from China. Another large producer of oranges today is Brazil, they are second right behind Florida. You can buy your own orange trees to plant and grow your own oranges right on your farm or back yard. There are a few things you need to knew when keeping orange trees such as plant in a sunny area, mulch to converse water and water the tree every 7 to 10 days and fertilize every month and also protect trees from frost and temperatures below 28 degrees. Harvest the oranges only when they taste sweet and just have fun planting the trees and growing your own oranges. Navel oranges are a very popular variety of oranges, they are known for their belly button like centers and sweet taste. They are seedless and known for peeling very easily, no matter what type of orange you are eating just remember more than likely it came from Florida.