SunWest Premium California Citrus

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California Navel

Named for the “navel” at the blossom end of the fruit, California Navel oranges are considered by many to be the best oranges for eating out of hand. They’re seedless, with a meaty flesh, thick rinds and segments that are easy to separate, making them ideal for snacking. California Navel oranges usually arrive at grocers in early- to mid-November and remain available through late Spring. In the peak months – February, March and April – California Navels are at their very sweetest.

California Valencias

While they have a reputation for being primarily juicing oranges, California Valencias are also delicious eaten fresh out of hand. California Valencias have a thinner skin than the navel varieties, and often “re-green” when warm weather raises the level of chlorophyll in the skin. So don’t be put off if you see a little green on your grocer’s Valencias – the color has nothing to do with the level of ripeness. California Valencias are available February through October.