Facts & Information About Orange Groves in Florida
Florida's 74 million orange trees make it the biggest provider of oranges in America. The juice from its oranges makes up almost all of the country's orange juice. The orange groves have been an important part of Florida's agricultural industry since the 1800s. The state earns almost $9 billion a year from orange groves, which also grow other crops like grapefruits.
Orange Varieties
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Florida orange groves contain many different orange varieties. They include the red navel orange, which has dark red flesh and is usually seedless and the Valencia orange, which has juicy, orange flesh.
Complementary Crops
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Many groves grow different fruits. Grapefruits and tangerines are the most common complementary crops. Each of these fruits has a wide range of varieties that differ in taste, size and color. For example, the red ruby grapefruit is a large citrus fruit with pink flesh.
Location
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Many Florida orange groves are located in the southern part of the state. This location is less susceptible to winter's freezing weather, which reduces orange crops.
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